Qinggang, Zhejiang Explained

Native Name:清港镇 (Qīnggǎng Zhèn)
Official Name:Qinggang
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:Administrative region
Subdivision Name1:Yuhuan
Subdivision Type2:Administrative divisions
Subdivision Name2:42 (2 residential communities, 40 villages)
Timezone1:Beijing Time
Area Code:+86 (0)576
Postal Code:317600
Postal Code Type:Postal code
Postal2 Code Type:Administrative division code
Postal2 Code:331083101000
Area Total Km2:53.6

Qinggang (in Chinese:

清港镇) is a town under the jurisdiction of the city of Yuhuan, prefecture of Taizhou, Zhejiang Province, People's Republic of China.[1]

History

Qinggang is located in the northwest of the Chumen Peninsula. It is bordered to the north by Chengnan Town, Wenling City, to the southeast by Shamen Town, to the south by Chumen Town, and to the west by Leqing Bay. It covers an area of 53.6 square kilometers, with a cultivated area of 1780 mu, and belongs to the mountainous area. The old name of Qinggang Town's sea port was "Gugang" (

古港). It was renamed Qinggang (清港) during the Yuan Dynasty and has remnants of Qinggang Ferry. In the 14th year of the Hongwu period of the Ming Dynasty (1381), Qinggang (清港里) was established. During the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty, Qinggang Village (清港村) was established. In 1934, it was changed to Qinggang Township (清港乡). In 1936, it was changed to Qinggang Town (清港镇). After the founding of the People's Republic of China, the name Qinggang Town was maintained. In March 1991, Qinggang District (清港区) was established. However, it was abolished in May 1992, and villages such as Shangjiao, Xiajiao, Houpai, and Yuanjia were incorporated into Qinggang Town.[2]

Administrative divisions

Qinggang is divided into the following village-level administrative units:[3]

Qingnan Community, Qingbei Community, Qinggang Village, Xiaqiao Village, Shangqiao Village, Houpai Village, Yuanjia Village, Shuangjiatang Village, Shaowa Village, Tangtou Village, Xudou Village, Xudu Village, Saizhoushan Village, Yangxin Village, Xialing Village, Hexin Village, Tanpu Village, Wangjia Village, Fanshen Village, Fanhong Village, Yanye Village, Fanhai Village, Taishan Village, Xiafan Village, Shangfan Village, Shangshan Village, Yanggen Village, Zhangao Village, Qianzhao Village, Fangdou Village, Chatou Village, Jiaoxi Village, Xiaoao Village, Xilin Village, Zhongzhao Village, Qianlu Village, Zhujiaqian Village, Baitai Village, Xiaolu Village, Daleitou Village, Jiuzhitian Village, and Dongli Village.

Economy

Qinggang is the main production area for Yuhuan Wen Dan (a type of citrus fruit).[4]

Culture

There is a site of the Taishan Village locally, where Ruan Luce, a general under Zheng Chenggong, built city walls here.[5] Every February 19th, the Qinggang Temple Fair is held, which originates from the birthday celebration of Qinggang Niangniang Palace, starting on the 15th day of the lunar second month and ending on the 19th day of the lunar second month. The temple fair is held annually, with a Niángniáng parade held once every three years.[6]

References

  1. Web site: 2023年玉环市统计用区划代码和城乡划分代码 . 2024-05-03 . . zh.
  2. Book: 王志邦;《浙江省乡镇街道年鉴》编辑委员会 . 浙江省乡镇街道年鉴 2002 . 2002 . 方志出版社 . 7-80122-842-1 . Beijing . 718 . zh.
  3. Web site: 2023-06-30 . 2017年统计用区划代码和城乡划分代码 . . zh.
  4. Book: 浙江省人民政府农村工作办公室组 . 浙江专业之乡 Homes of specialities in ZheJiang . 中国农业科技出版社 . 1999 . 7-80119-675-9 . Beijing . zh . 13.
  5. Book: 玉环县政协文史资料委员会 . 玉环文史资料 . 玉环县文物管理委员会合编 . 16 . zh . 第20辑 文物特别专辑.
  6. Book: 汪小倩 . 台州非物质文化遗产通俗读本 . 2016 . 浙江工商大学出版社 . 978-7-5178-1842-7 . Hangzhou . 234 . zh.

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