Shashi, Liuyang Explained

Shashi Town
Native Name Lang:zh-Hans
Native Name:沙市镇
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:People's Republic of China
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name1:Hunan
Subdivision Type2:Prefecture-level city
Subdivision Name2:Changsha
Subdivision Type3:County-level city
Subdivision Name3:Liuyang
Area Total Km2:209.7
Population:67,700
Population As Of:2015
Population Density Km2:auto
Coordinates:28.3458°N 113.424°W
Pushpin Map:China Hunan
Pushpin Label Position:top
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Hunan
Timezone:China Standard
Utc Offset:+8
Postal Code Type:Postal code
Postal Code:410326
Area Code:0731

Shashi Town is a rural town in Liuyang City, Hunan Province, People's Republic of China.[1] As of the 2015 census it had a population of 67,700 and an area of 209.7km2.[2] It is surrounded by the towns of Gaoqiao and Jinjing on the north, Longfu Town on the northeast, Chunkou Town on the southeast, Lukou Town on the west, and the towns of Beisheng and Yong'an on the south.

Administrative division

The town is divided into 11 villages and four communities, the following areas:

Geography

The Laodao River flows through the town.

The town has one lake and two reservoirs: Chima Lake, Jinpen Reservoir and Jinfeng Reservoir .

Two mountains situated at the town: Mount Huangxiling (; 351m (1,152feet)) and Mount Sanjianlin (; 485m (1,591feet)).

Economy

The local economy is primarily based upon agriculture and local industry, such as apparel industry, textile industry and mining industry.

Education

Transportation

Expressway

The Liuyang-Liling Expressway in Hunan leads to Liling through the town.[3]

County road

The town is connected to three county roads: X009, X013 and X011.[3]

Attractions

Chima Lake is a famous scenic spot in the town, it provides water for irrigation and recreational activities.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: http://news.hexun.com/2013-07-09/155963510.html . zh:浏阳一矿厂污水泄漏 村民灌溉用水被污染. 2013-07-09 . Hexun . zh.
  2. News: http://mt.sohu.com/20160415/n444338579.shtml . zh:浏阳市乡镇区划调整改革结果公示 . sohu . 2016-04-15 . zh .
  3. Book: Zhang Hong . zh:《中国分省系列地图册:湖南》. Maps of Provinces in China: Hunan. zh:《浏阳市》. Liuyang. 2018 . SinoMaps Press . Xicheng District, Beijing . 32–33 . 978-7-5031-8949-4. zh.