Zhaiya Township Explained

Zhaiya Township
Translit Lang1:Chinese
Translit Lang1 Type:Simplified
Translit Lang1 Info:寨牙乡
Translit Lang1 Type1:Traditional
Translit Lang1 Info1:寨牙鄉
Translit Lang1 Type2:Pinyin
Translit Lang1 Info2:Zhàiyá Xiāng
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name1:Hunan
Subdivision Name2:Huaihua
Subdivision Type3:Autonomous county
Subdivision Name3:Jingzhou Miao and Dong Autonomous County
Area Total Km2:136.4
Population:7,756
Population As Of:2017
Population Density Km2:auto
Coordinates:26.5304°N 109.8398°W
Pushpin Map:China Hunan
Pushpin Label Position:top
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Hunan
Elevation M:750
Timezone:China Standard
Utc Offset:+8
Postal Code Type:Postal code
Postal Code:418411
Area Code:0745

Zhaiya Township is a rural township in Jingzhou Miao and Dong Autonomous County, Hunan, China. As of the 2017 census it had a population of 7,756 and an area of 136.4km2. It is surrounded by Wenxi Township on the north, Quyang Town on the west, Suining County on the east, and Xikou Town of Tongdao County on the south.

History

In March 1985, the Zhaiya Dong and Miao Ethnics Township was established. In July 1987 it was renamed "Zhaiya Township".

Geography

The Laoya Stream, a tributary of the Qujiang River, winds through the township.[1]

The highest point in the township and the whole county is Mount Qingdian which stands above sea level. The second highest point in the township is Mount Yanjingtou, which, at above sea level.[1]

The whole township has a mild climate and distinct seasons. It belongs to the subtropical monsoon humid climate zone. There is no heat in summer and no severe cold in winter.

Economy

The township's economy is based on nearby mineral resources and agricultural resources. Mineral resources include gold, copper, manganese and oil. Fruits include walnut and kiwifruit.

Transportation

The Provincial Highway S221 passes across the township northwest to east.[2]

The G65 Baotou–Maoming Expressway is a northwest-southeast highway in the township.[2]

Attractions

The Guihua Bridge is an 18th-century bridge in the township. It was built in the Qianlong period (1736 - 1795) of the Qing dynasty (1644 - 1911).[3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: zh. Pan Rongjian. zh:《靖州苗族侗族自治县地图》. Map of Jingzhou Miao and Dong Autonomous County . zh:《靖州苗族侗族自治县概况》. General Situation of Jingzhou Miao and Dong Autonomous County. 2009 . Nationalities Publishing House . Beijing . 1 . 978-7-105-08631-3 .
  2. Book: Zhang Hong . zh:《中国分省系列地图册:湖南》. Maps of Provinces in China: Hunan. zh:《靖州苗族侗族自治县》. Jingzhou Miao and Dong Autonomous County. 2018 . SinoMaps Press . Xicheng District, Beijing . 166–167 . 978-7-5031-8949-4. zh.
  3. News: http://www.sohu.com/a/126399041_114731 . zh:靖州寨牙乡惊现明代铁钟 . Sohu . 2017-02-16 . zh.