Luolong, Daozhen County Explained

Luolong Town
Native Name:洛龙镇
Native Name Lang:zh
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:China
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name1:Guizhou
Subdivision Name2:Zunyi
Subdivision Name3:Daozhen Gelao and Miao Autonomous County
Area Total Km2:226.36
Population Total:20,000
Population As Of:2016
Population Density Km2:auto
Coordinates:29.0644°N 107.7069°W
Pushpin Map:China Guizhou
Pushpin Label Position:top
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Guizhou
Timezone:China Standard
Utc Offset:+08:00
Postal Code Type:Postal code
Postal Code:563517
Area Code:0851

Luolong is a town in Daozhen Gelao and Miao Autonomous County, Guizhou, China. As of the 2016 census it had a population of 20,000 and an area of 226.36km2. There are four ethnic groups living in the town, including Han, Gelao, Miao, Tujia and Yi.

Administrative division

As of 2016, the town is divided into five villages and one community:

Geography

The highest point in the town stands above sea level. The lowest point is at above sea level.

The town is in the subtropical humid monsoon climate, with an average annual temperature of, total annual rainfall of 1170mm, and a frost-free period of 240 days.

The Luolong River, also known as "Flower Stream", flows through the town.

Economy

The town's economy is based on nearby mineral resources and agricultural resources. The main mineral resources are iron and coal.

Tourist attractions

The Mopanshan Scenic Spot is a famous scenic spot.

Guanyin Rock is a Buddhist temple in the town, which was originally built in the Yuan dynasty (1271 - 1368).

Ox Horn Village is a tourism resort in the town.

See also

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