Tietong Township Explained

Tietong Township
Native Name:铁铜乡
Native Name Lang:zh-Hans
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:People's Republic of China
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name1:Anhui
Subdivision Name2:Tongling
Subdivision Type3:County
Subdivision Name3:Zongyang County
Area Total Km2:12.3
Population:2,448
Population As Of:2020
Population Density Km2:auto
Coordinates:30.6692°N 117.2203°W
Timezone:China Standard
Utc Offset:+08:00
Postal Code Type:Postal code
Postal Code:246700
Area Code:0562
Module:
Child:yes
Order:st
P:Tiětóng Xiāng
L:Township of Iron and Copper

Tietong Township is a township in Zongyang County, Anhui, China. As of the 2020 census it had a population of 2,448 and an area of 12.3km2. It is an island between the Yangtze River and Jia River.

History

On July 16, 2020, all the remaining 2,272 people were evacuated except 176 left behind due to the flood inundated the island.[1]

Administrative division

As of 2017, the township is divided into four villages:

Economy

The local economy is primarily based upon agriculture. The main vegetables are lotus bean, green bean, carrot, mustard, and cabbage.

Transport

Ferry is the main mode of transportation.

Notes and References

  1. News: http://slide.news.sina.com.cn/slide_1_86523_469013.html/d/8#p=1. zh:洪水肆掠 老人带家禽一起走 . Sina . 16 July 2020 . 29 July 2020 . zh.