Menghuan Subdistrict Explained

Menghuan Subdistrict
Native Name:勐焕街道
Native Name Lang:zh
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:People's Republic of China
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name1:Yunnan
Subdivision Name2:Dehong Dai and Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture
Subdivision Type3:County-level city
Subdivision Name3:Mangshi
Area Total Km2:23.15
Population Total:171,195
Population As Of:2017
Population Density Km2:auto
Coordinates:24.444°N 98.5975°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:678400
Area Code:0692

Menghuan Subdistrict is an urban subdistrict in Mangshi, Yunnan, China.[1] As of the 2017 census it had a population of 171,195 and an area of 23.15km2.[2] It is the political, economic and cultural center of Mangshi City and Dehong Dai and Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture.

Administrative division

As of 2010, the subdistrict is divided into 11 communities:

Etymology

In Dai language, "Mangshi" is called "Menghuan", which means "the city of dawn". It is said that Gautama Buddha came here just at dawn, so he named it.

History

In 2007, Menghuan Subdistrict separated from Mangshi Town.

Geography

Mangjiu Reservoir is a reservoir and the largest body of water in the subdistrict. It is very popular for boating, fishing and camping and is home to many residents from other areas of the province during the summer months.

Education

Dehong Vocational College is located in the subdistrict.

Economy

The economy is supported primarily by commerce.

Notes and References

  1. News: http://news.youth.cn/jsxw/201704/t20170428_9608471.htm . zh:保护传承傣族传统银饰 . youth.cn . 2017-04-28 . zh.
  2. News: http://www.dhms.gov.cn/Web/_F0_0_28D07CK7UV2EPEND4059HLS92W.htm . zh:勐焕街道概况 . dhms.gov.cn . 2018-03-26 . zh.