Liangsan Explained

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.

History

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]

Geography

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]

Economy

The local economy is primarily based upon agriculture and local industry. The main specialties include rape, corn, potatoes, umbrellas, umbrellas, tofu.

Attractions

The Bajiangkou Hot Spring is a famous scenic spot in the town.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Zhang Hong . zh:《新晃侗族自治县》. Xinhuang Dong Autonomous County. zh:《中国分省系列地图册:湖南》. Maps of Provinces in China: Hunan . 2018 . SinoMaps Press . Xicheng District, Beijing . 164 . 978-7-5031-8949-4. zh.
  2. News: http://moment.rednet.cn/rednetcms/news/localNews/20151030/276526.html . zh:重磅!新晃调整乡镇区划 23个乡镇合为11个! . rednet.cn . 30 October 2015 . zh.
  3. Book: Huang Xuehong . zh:《新晃侗族自治县概况》. General Situation of Xinhuang Dong Autonomous County. zh:《凉伞镇》. Liangsan Town . 2007 . Nationalities Publishing House . Beijing . 243 . 978-7-105-08619-1. zh.
  4. News: Jin Ling . zh:怀化撤并93个乡镇,你家乡变了没 . http://hunan.voc.com.cn/article/201512/201512031122449275001.html . 7 October 2021 . hunan.voc.com.cn . 3 December 2015.