Shigu, Hunan Explained

Shigu Town
Native Name Lang:zh-Hans
Native Name:石鼓镇
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:People's Republic of China
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name1:Hunan
Subdivision Type2:Prefecture-level city
Subdivision Type3:County
Subdivision Name3:Xiangtan
Area Total Km2:96.5
Population:49,600
Population Density Km2:auto
Coordinates:27.5261°N 112.5022°W
Pushpin Map:China Hunan
Pushpin Label Position:top
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Hunan
Utc Offset:+8
Postal Code Type:Postal code
Postal Code:411200
Area Code:0732

Shigu Town is an urban town in Xiangtan County, Hunan Province, People's Republic of China.[1] it had a population of 49,645 and an area of

Administrative division

The town is divided into 1 villages and 34 community, the following areas: Daqiao Community, Dingfeng Village, Tongliang Village, Shuanghe Village, Shantianchong Village, Qunxing Village, Xiema Village, Dapingtai Village, Yanhong Village, Zhutang Village, Lukou Village, Yunxia Village, Shihutang Village, Fuxiao Village, Gaojiaping Village, Xichong Village, Hualou Village, Hairong Village, Shigu Village, Wanjia Village, Zhushan Village, Ouchong Village, Jiangjun Village, Anle Village, Xingwang Village, Sushanzui Village, Senmei Village, Longduan Village, Daoguan Village, Zhulian Village, Xiangyang Village, Qijiaping Village, Taipingshan Village, Wujiazui Village, and Silu Village .

Geography

Chang Mountain and Tongliang Mountain are scenic spots in the town.

Tongliang Reservoir, was built in 1958. Xiangshuitan Reservoir, Shiyi Reservoir, Jiangjun Reservoir, Chishuituo Reservoir and Batang Reservoir are located in the town.

Economy

The region abounds with marble.

Sweet potato is important to the economy.

Education

There are 14 primary schools, 3 Middle schools located with the town.

Culture

Huaguxi is the most influence local theater.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: http://news.xtol.cn/2013/0814/627759.shtml. zh:湘潭县17万抗旱资金支援石鼓镇 . 2013-08-14. xtol.cn . zh-cn.