Mangshi Town Explained

Mangshi Town
Native Name:芒市镇
Native Name Lang:zh
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:People's Republic of China
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name1:Yunnan
Subdivision Type2:Prefecture-level city
Subdivision Name2:Dehong Dai and Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture
Subdivision Type3:County-level city
Subdivision Name3:Mangshi
Area Total Km2:359
Population Total:46,223
Population As Of:2017
Population Density Km2:auto
Coordinates:24.4539°N 98.5887°W
Pushpin Map:China Yunnan
Pushpin Label Position:top
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Yunnan
Timezone:China Standard
Utc Offset:+08:00
Postal Code Type:Postal code
Postal Code:678499
Area Code:0692

Mangshi Town is an urban town in Mangshi, Yunnan, China.[1] As of the 2017 census it had a population of 46,223 and an area of 359km2.[2] It borders Xiangda Township and Longshan Town in the north and east, and FengpingTown and Xuangang Township in the west and south.

Administrative division

As of December 2015, the town is divided into 10 villages:

History

Mangshi was incorporated as a town in 1954, after the establishment of the Communist State.

In 1969, it was renamed "Dongfanghong Commune" .

In 1984 it reverted to its former name of "Mangshi Town".

In 2005, Chengjiao Town and Guntang Township were incorporated into the town.

In 2007, Menghuan Subdistrict separated from Mangshi Town.

Geography

Mangshi Town located in northern Mangshi city.

The highest point in the town is Mount Beiyin, which, at above sea level. The lowest point is Guangmu Village which stands above sea level.

The Nannai River, Manggang River, Huyang River, Shaozhi River and Banguo River flow through the town.

Climate

The town is in the tropical basin climate zone, with an average annual temperature of, a frost-free period of 365 days and annual average sunshine hours in 2000 to 2452 hours. Summer is not hot, winter is not cold. The highest temperature is, and the lowest temperature is -0.6C.

Economy

Jewelry is the main source of local economy.[3]

Mangshi Economic Development Zone is located in the town.

Education

Attractions

Menglongsha Park is a public urban park in the town.

Zhe'anyin Temple, Wuyun Temple and Puti Temple (菩提寺) are Buddhist temples in the town.

Mengbana Garden is an AAAA-level scenic spot in the town.

Transportation

The National Highway G320 passes across the town.

Notes and References

  1. News: http://m.xinhuanet.com/yn/2019-02/04/c_137798189.htm . https://web.archive.org/web/20190821141319/http://m.xinhuanet.com/yn/2019-02/04/c_137798189.htm . dead . August 21, 2019 . zh:德宏州芒市镇回贤古寨红红火火过大年 . xinhuanet . 2019-02-04 . zh.
  2. News: http://www.dhms.gov.cn/Web/_F0_0_28D07CK7UV2EPEM2TCECLX5T2F.htm . zh:芒市镇基本情况 . dhms.gov.cn . 2018-03-26 . zh.
  3. News: http://collection.sina.com.cn/scsx/20141008/1631166927.shtml . zh:探访芒市珠宝小镇的珠宝文化 . sina . 2014-10-08 . zh.