Shuangfeng, Shaodong Explained

Shuangfeng Township
Native Name:双凤乡
Native Name Lang:zh
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:China
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name1:Hunan
Subdivision Name2:Shaoyang
Subdivision Name3:Shaodong
Area Total Km2:55.77
Population:14,378
Population As Of:2017
Population Density Km2:auto
Coordinates:27.0831°N 111.7203°W
Pushpin Map:China Hunan
Pushpin Label Position:top
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Hunan
Timezone:China Standard
Utc Offset:+08:00
Postal Code Type:Postal code
Postal Code:422804
Area Code:0739
Module:
Child:yes
P:Shuāngfèng Xiāng

Shuangfeng Township is a township in Shaodong, Hunan, China.[1] As of the 2017 census it had a population of 14,378 and an area of . It borders the towns of Jiulongling and Xiancha in the north, Jianjialong Town in the east, Qidong County and Qiyang County in the south, and Shaoyang County in the west.

History

Shuangfeng was incorporated as a township in 1956. In 1965 it was renamed "Shuangfeng People's Commune". In December 1979, it came under the jurisdiction of Lianyuan. In August 1983, it was under the administration of Shaodong County. It was restored as a township in 1984.

Administrative division

As of 2015, the township is divided into twenty-five villages:

Geography

There are eight reservoirs in the township.

Economy

The local economy is primarily based upon agriculture and local industry. The main fruits are walnut, grapefruit, pear, and peach. The township is rich in Dolomite.

Attractions

Qidanling Karst Cave Group are famous scenic spots in Shaodong.

Sandu Reservoir open to visitors for free. Fishing and hiking are activities around the lake.

Notes and References

  1. News: Wang Jiangmei (Chinese: 王江梅). http://news.sina.com.cn/o/2014-07-23/164530567306.shtml . zh:邵东县双凤乡举行“欢乐潇湘,魅力邵东”群众文艺汇演 . sina . 23 July 2014 . 3 September 2020 . zh.