Langya, Zhejiang Explained

Langya Town
Translit Lang1:Chinese
Translit Lang1 Type:Simplified
Translit Lang1 Info:琅琊镇
Translit Lang1 Type1:Traditional
Translit Lang1 Info1:瑯琊鎮
Translit Lang1 Type2:Pinyin
Translit Lang1 Info2:Lángyá Zhèn
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name1:Zhejiang
Subdivision Name2:Jinhua
Subdivision Type3:China
Subdivision Name3:Wucheng District
Area Total Km2:98
Population:18,000
Population As Of:2017
Population Density Km2:auto
Coordinates:29.0071°N 119.4941°W
Pushpin Map:China Zhejiang
Pushpin Label Position:top
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Zhejiang
Timezone:China Standard
Utc Offset:+8
Postal Code Type:Postal code
Postal Code:321061
Area Code:0579

Langya is a rural town in Wucheng District of Jinhua, eastern China's Zhejiang province.[1] it had a population of 18,000 and an area of 98km2. It is surrounded by Jiangtang Town on the north, Tangxi Town on the west, Bailongqiao Town on the east, and Shafan Township on the south.

History

In November 2017, it was inscribed to the 5th National Civilized Villages and Towns List.[2]

Geography

Mount Langfeng is a mountain in the town.[3]

Jinlan Reservoir is the largest body of water in the town.[3]

The Baisha Stream, a tributary of the Jinhua River, flows through the town.[3]

Education

Attractions

Baisha Ancient Temple is a temple and scenic spot in the town.[3]

Notes and References

  1. News: http://town.zjol.com.cn/gun/201805/t20180525_7387306.shtml . zh:琅琊镇 . zjol.com.cn . 2018-05-25 . zh.
  2. News: http://www.xinhuanet.com//politics/2017-11/17/c_1121973853.htm . zh:(受权发布)第五届全国文明城市、文明村镇、文明单位和第一届全国文明校园名单 . Xinhuanet . 2017-11-17 . zh.
  3. News: https://www.sohu.com/a/245483203_100200228 . zh:【发现·金华】琅琊,你要火!!!. sohu.com . 2018-08-06 . zh.