Jianjialong Explained

Jianjialong
Native Name:简家陇镇
Native Name Lang:zh
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:China
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name1:Hunan
Subdivision Name2:Shaoyang
Subdivision Name3:Shaodong
Area Total Km2:130.38
Population:40,337
Population As Of:2017
Population Density Km2:auto
Coordinates:27.1042°N 111.8156°W
Pushpin Map:China Hunan
Pushpin Label Position:top
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Hunan
Timezone:China Standard
Utc Offset:+08:00
Postal Code Type:Postal code
Postal Code:422821
Area Code:0739
Module:
Child:yes
P:Jiǎnjiālǒng Zhèn

Jianjialong is a town in Shaodong, Hunan, China.[1] As of the 2017 census it had a population of 40,337 and an area of 130.38km2. The town is bordered to the north by Huochangping Town, to the east by Yejiping Town, to the south by Qidong County, and to the west by Shuangfeng Township.

History

On November 5, 2014, Jianjialong Township was upgraded to a town.

Administrative division

As of 2017, the town is divided into fifty villages.

Economy

The main cash crop is Chinese herbal medicine. The main crops are rice, citrus and watermelon.

Education

There are two middle schools, ten primary schools and three kindergartens in the town.

Tourism

Chengzhi House (Chinese: 承志堂) is a famous scenic spot in Shaoyang. It was built in 1812 during the Jiaqing period of the Qing dynasty (1644 - 1911).

Notes and References

  1. News: Zheng Danmei (Chinese: 郑丹枚). https://hunan.voc.com.cn/article/202003/202003021654114904.html . zh:美如画!邵东市简家陇镇2千余亩油菜花次第开放 . hunan.voc.com.cn . 2 March 2020 . 12 September 2020 . zh.