Nuoliang Township Explained

Nuoliang Township
Translit Lang1:Chinese
Translit Lang1 Type:Simplified
Translit Lang1 Info:糯良乡
Translit Lang1 Type1:Traditional
Translit Lang1 Info1:糯良鄉
Translit Lang1 Type2:Pinyin
Translit Lang1 Info2:Nuòliáng Xiāng
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name1:Yunnan
Subdivision Type3:County
Subdivision Name3:Cangyuan Va Autonomous County
Area Total Km2:140.352
Population:14,665
Population As Of:2010
Population Density Km2:auto
Coordinates:23.2367°N 99.3297°W
Pushpin Map:China Yunnan
Pushpin Label Position:top
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Yunnan
Timezone:China Standard
Utc Offset:+8
Postal Code Type:Postal code
Postal Code:677406
Area Code:0883

Nuoliang Township is a rural township in Cangyuan Va Autonomous County, Yunnan, China. it had a population of 14,665 and an area of 140.352km2. The township shares a border with Mengjiao Township to the west, Menglai Township to the northwest, Danjia Township to southeast, Mengsheng Town to the northeast, and Mengdong Town to the southwest.

Name

The word Nuoliang is transliteration in Dai language. "Nuo" means pond and "Liang" means sacrifice. Legend has it that there is a Chinese dragon in the pond. People often worship it.

History

In the early history, the township had always been under Tusi jurisdiction. In 1945 it belonged to Leliang Township. After the founding of the Communist State, it was under the jurisdiction of Mengsheng District. In 1968 it was renamed Mengsheng Commune and was renamed Jiuda Commune in the following year. In 1984, Nuoliang District was established. It was upgraded to a township in 1988.

Administrative division

As of 2017, the township is divided into 8 villages: Nuoliang, Heling, Nansa, Paqiu, Wengbulao, Bankao, Papo, and Bawei .

Geography

The highest point in the township is Mount Dahei, which, at above sea level. The lowest point is Bawei which stands above sea level.

The Mengdong River and Paqiu River, tributaries of the Lancang River, flow through the township.

Nansa Reservoir is the largest body of water in the township.

The township enjoys a subtropical humid monsoon climate, with an average annual temperature of and average annual rainfall of 1499.5mm.

Economy

Nuoliang Township's economy is based on nearby mineral resources and agricultural resources. The region abounds with lead, zinc, copper, iron and limestone. Sugarcane, tobacco, walnut and rapeseed are the main cash crops.[1]

Education

The town has 9 public schools: 8 primary schools and 1 middle school.

Transportation

The Provincial Highway S314 passes across the township.

The Banmeng Expressway is under construction.

The Cangyuan Washan Airport serves the township.

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Notes and References

  1. News: http://lincang.yunnan.cn/system/2018/09/18/030073423.shtml . zh:糯良乡贫困户:从单打独斗到“组团”致富 . yunnan.cn . 2018-09-18 . zh.