Pingcun Explained

Pingcun
Native Name:坪村镇
Native Name Lang:zh
Settlement Type:Town
Pushpin Map:China Hunan
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Hunan
Coordinates:26.9533°N 109.7392°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:People's Republic of China
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name1:Hunan
Subdivision Type2:Prefecture-level city
Subdivision Name2:Huaihua
Subdivision Type3:County
Subdivision Name3:Huitong County
Established Title1:Incorporated (township)
Established Date1:1956
Established Title2:Designated (town)
Established Date2:1985
Area Total Km2:76.68
Population As Of:2019
Population Total:23,090
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone1:China Standard
Utc Offset1:+08:00
Postal Code Type:Postal code
Postal Code:418302
Area Code Type:Area code
Area Code:0745
Module:
Child:yes
Order:st
P:Píngcūn Zhèn

Pingcun is a town in Huitong County, Hunan, China. As of the 2019 census it had a population of 23,090 and an area of 76.68km2.

Administrative division

As of 2021, the town is divided into three communities and twelve villages:

History

The area was known as Fulong Township during the Republic of China.

After the founding of the People's Republic of China, in November 1949, it came under the jurisdiction of the Third District of Huitong County. In June 1955, it was renamed Pingcun District and soon was changed to Pingcun Township . In September 1958, the Red Flag People's Commune was set up and later renamed Pingcun People's Commune . It reverted to its former name of Pingcun Township in May 1984. In April 1985 it was upgraded to a town.

Geography

The town is located on the central part of Huitong County. The town lies at the central part of Huitong County, bordering Qinglang Dong and Miao Ethnic Township to the west, Lincheng Town to the south, Baotian Dong and Miao Ethnic Township to the north, and Buzi Town to the east.

The highest point in the town is White Clouds Mountain which stands above sea level. The lowest point is Tangbao Hill, which, at above sea level.

The Huitong River flows through the town northeast to south.

Economy

The local economy is primarily based upon agriculture and local industry.[1] The region abounds with limestone, gold, and clay.

Demographics

As of 2019, the National Bureau of Statistics of China estimates the town's population now to be 23,090.

Transportation

The Yuanchong Railway Station serves the town.

The National Highway G209 and G65 pass across the eastern town north to south.

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Notes and References

  1. News: Huang Xinran (Chinese: 黄欣然) . Wang Yijin (Chinese: 王怡瑾) . https://hunan.voc.com.cn/article/202305/202305240724408291.html . zh:【奋斗者·正青春】李柏霖:“田野诗班”,带孩子奔向远方 . hunan.voc.com.cn . 24 May 2023 . 20 February 2024 . zh.