Liangsan | |
Native Name: | 凉伞镇 |
Native Name Lang: | zh |
Settlement Type: | Town |
Pushpin Map: | China Hunan |
Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Hunan |
Coordinates: | 27.0933°N 108.9572°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: | Autonomous county |
Subdivision Name3: | Xinhuang Dong Autonomous County |
Established Title1: | Incorporated (township) |
Established Date1: | 1953 |
Established Title2: | Designated (town) |
Established Date2: | 2000 |
Area Total Km2: | 268.07 |
Population As Of: | 2015 |
Population Total: | 32,300 |
Population Density Km2: | auto |
Timezone1: | China Standard |
Utc Offset1: | +08:00 |
Postal Code Type: | Postal code |
Postal Code: | 419215 |
Area Code Type: | Area code |
Area Code: | 0745 |
Liangsan is a rural town in Xinhuang Dong Autonomous County, Hunan, China.[1] As of the 2015 census it had a population of 32,300 and an area of 268.07km2.[2] The town is bordered to the north by Cengong County and Yuping Dong Autonomous County, to the east by Linchong Town and Fuluo Town, to the south by Pingdi Town of Tianzhu County, and to the west by Xuedong Town of Sansui County.
In the Tang dynasty, it was the capital of Huangzhou . In the Republic of China, the Liangsan Township was established and then renamed "Liangzhi Township" . In 1953 it was upgraded to a town. In 1956 it was demoted as a township. In 2000 was upgraded to a town again.[3] In October 2015, Dengzhai Township, Chaping Township and Huanglei Township were merged into the town.[2] [4]
The West River winds through the town.[3]
The Liuping Reservoir is the largest body of water in the town.[3]
There are a number of popular mountains located immediately adjacent to the townsite which include Mount Meiyanpo (; 1101.5m (3,613.8feet); Mount Gaolaopo (; 1106m (3,629feet)) and Mount Dengyun (; 936m (3,071feet)).[3]
The local economy is primarily based upon agriculture and local industry. The main specialties include rape, corn, potatoes, umbrellas, umbrellas, tofu.
The Bajiangkou Hot Spring is a famous scenic spot in the town.