Jinziyan Dong and Miao Ethnic Township explained

Jinziyan Dong and Miao Ethnic Township
Native Name:金子岩侗族苗族乡
Native Name Lang:zh
Settlement Type:Ethnic township
Pushpin Map:China Hunan
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Hunan
Coordinates:26.7208°N 109.9989°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:People's Republic of China
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name1:Hunan
Subdivision Type2:Prefecture-level city
Subdivision Name2:Huaihua
Subdivision Type3:County
Subdivision Name3:Huitong County
Established Title1:Incorporated (township)
Established Date1:1956
Area Total Km2:243.88
Population As Of:2019
Population Total:33,689
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone1:China Standard
Utc Offset1:+08:00
Postal Code Type:Postal code
Postal Code:418315
Area Code Type:Area code
Area Code:0745
Module:
Child:yes
Order:st
P:Jīnzǐyán Dòngzú Miáozú Xiāng

Jinziyan Dong and Miao Ethnic Township is an ethnic township in Huitong County, Hunan, China. As of the 2019 census it had a population of 33,689 and an area of 243.88km2.

Administrative division

As of 2023, the township is divided into 26 villages:

History

The region belonged to Fengshan Township during the Republic of China.

After the founding of the Communist State, in 1950, it came under the jurisdiction of the 7th District of Huitong County. In June 1955, it was under the jurisdiction of Shaxi District . Jinziyan Township was set up in 1956. It was renamed Wangjiaping People's Commune in October 1958 and renamed again Jinziyan People's Commune in 1961. In May 1984, it reverted to its former name of Jinziyan Township. It was designated as an ethnic township in October 1997. In December 2015, Changzhai Township and Wangjiaping Township were merged into Jinziyan Dong and Miao Ethnic Township.[1]

Geography

Jinziyan Dong and Miao Ethnic Township lies at the southeastern of Huitong County, bordering Shaxi Township to the west, Suining County to the south and east, and Wangjiaping Township to the north.

The highest point in the township is Guanyin Hillside, which, at above sea level. The lowest point is Dashazhou, which, at above sea level.

The Wushui River flows through the eastern township south to north.

Economy

The main industries in and around the township are farming and forestry. The region abounds with iron.

Demographics

As of 2019, the National Bureau of Statistics of China estimates the township's population now to be 33,689.

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Notes and References

  1. News: https://www.sohu.com/a/46026960_113696 . zh:怀化撤并93 个乡镇 你家乡变了没 . Sohu . 3 December 2015 . 25 March 2024 . zh.