Tuanhe Explained

Tuanhe
Native Name:团河镇
Native Name Lang:zh
Settlement Type:Town
Pushpin Map:China Hunan
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Hunan
Coordinates:26.8717°N 109.9411°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:People's Republic of China
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name1:Hunan
Subdivision Type2:Prefecture-level city
Subdivision Name2:Huaihua
Subdivision Type3:County
Subdivision Name3:Huitong County
Established Title1:Incorporated (township)
Established Date1:1956
Established Title2:Designated (town)
Established Date2:1995
Area Total Km2:132.24
Population As Of:2019
Population Total:13,929
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone1:China Standard
Utc Offset1:+08:00
Postal Code Type:Postal code
Postal Code:418313
Area Code Type:Area code
Area Code:0745
Module:
Child:yes
Order:st
P:Tuánhé Zhèn

Tuanhe is a town in Huitong County, Hunan, China.[1] [2] As of the 2023 census it had a population of 13,929 and an area of 132.24km2.

Administrative division

As of 2021, the town is divided into one community and ten villages:

History

It belonged to Fengshan Township during the Republic of China.

After the establishment of the Communist State, in April 1950, it came under the jurisdiction of the 6th District of Huitong County. It was renamed Tuanhe District in May 1955 and was changed to Tuanhe Township in October 1956. In September 1958, it was under the jurisdiction of Shaxi People's Commune and renamed Tuanhe People's Commune in March 1961. It reverted to its former name of Tuanhe Township in May 1984 and was upgraded to a town in October 1995.

Geography

The town is located on the eastern Huitong County. The town is bordered to the north by Ruoshui Town, to the east by Jinziyan Dong and Miao Ethnic Township, to the south by Shaxi Township, and to the west by Lincheng Town.

The highest point in the town is Tianping Mountain which stands above sea level. The lowest point is the bank of Ruoshui River in the village of Guanzhou, which, at above sea level.

Tributaries of Ruoshui River flow through the town.

Economy

The local economy is primarily based upon agriculture and local industry. The region has an abundance of uranium, lead, zinc, and gold.

Demographics

As of 2019, the National Bureau of Statistics of China estimates the town's population now to be 13,929.

Transportation

The Provincial Highway S222 passes across the town north to south.

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Notes and References

  1. News: Zhang Chu (Chinese: 张楚) . https://huitong.rednet.cn/content/2021/01/06/8812761.html . zh:团河镇:集镇环境“焕新颜” 美丽乡村暖人心 . huitong.rednet.cn . 6 January 2021 . 26 February 2024 . zh.
  2. News: Tan Xiangbao (Chinese: 谭祥宝) . https://new.qq.com/rain/a/20230410A02JZZ00 . zh:怀化市团河镇:开展应急救援技能大比武 . qq.com . 10 April 2023 . 26 February 2024 . zh.