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.
The town is divided into 11 villages and four communities, the following areas:
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)).
The local economy is primarily based upon agriculture and local industry, such as apparel industry, textile industry and mining industry.
The Liuyang-Liling Expressway in Hunan leads to Liling through the town.[3]
The town is connected to three county roads: X009, X013 and X011.[3]
Chima Lake is a famous scenic spot in the town, it provides water for irrigation and recreational activities.