Madi Township Explained

Madi Township
Native Name:马堤乡
Native Name Lang:zh
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:China
Subdivision Type1:Autonomous region
Subdivision Name1:Guangxi
Subdivision Name2:Guilin
Subdivision Name3:Longsheng Various Nationalities Autonomous County
Area Total Km2:141.48
Population Total:15,100
Population As Of:2018
Population Density Km2:auto
Coordinates:25.9278°N 110.1103°W
Pushpin Map:China Guangxi
Pushpin Label Position:top
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Guangxi
Elevation M:600
Timezone:China Standard
Utc Offset:+08:00
Postal Code Type:Postal code
Postal Code:541708
Area Code:0773

Madi Township is a township in Longsheng Various Nationalities Autonomous County, Guangxi, China. As of the 2018 census it had a population of 15,100 and an area of 141.48km2.

Etymology

Madi Township, formerly known as "Mati Township", because a large stone like horseshoe in the township.

Administrative division

As of 2016, the township is divided into eight villages:

History

It was incorporated as a township in 1984.

Geography

Madi Township is situated at northeastern Longsheng Various Nationalities Autonomous County. It borders Chengbu Miao Autonomous County in the north, Jiangdi Township in the east, Sishui Township in the south, and Weijiang Township in the west.

Economy

The economy is supported primarily by farming and ranching.

Transportation

The Provincial Highway S219 is a south-north highway in the town.

References

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