Zhonghe, Liuyang Explained

Zhonghe Town
Native Name Lang:zh-Hans
Native Name:中和镇
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:People's Republic of China
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name1:Hunan
Subdivision Type2:Prefecture-level city
Subdivision Name2:Changsha
Subdivision Type3:County-level city
Subdivision Name3:Liuyang
Area Total Km2:151.8
Population:23,700
Population As Of:2016
Population Density Km2:auto
Coordinates:28.0844°N 113.8772°W
Pushpin Map:China Hunan
Pushpin Label Position:top
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Hunan
Timezone:China Standard
Utc Offset:+8
Postal Code Type:Postal code
Postal Code:410315
Area Code:0731

Zhonghe Town is a town in Liuyang, Hunan, China.[1] it had a population of 23,700 and an area of .[2] It borders Yonghe Town in the north, Wenjiashi in the east and southeast, and Gaoping Town and Chengtanjiang Town in the west.

History

In 206, in the 14th year of Jian'an period (196 - 220) of the Eastern Han dynasty (25 - 220), the town belongs to the jurisdiction of Lixiang County.

During the Deyou period (1275 - 1276) of the Southern Song dynasty (1127 - 1279), the Mongolian army invaded the town and the local residents were slaughtered.

In 1675, in the 14th year of Kangxi period of Qing dynasty (1644 - 1911), the Eight Banners fought against Wu Sangui here and the local residents fled from their hometown in order to avoid the war.

In June 1956, Qingxi Township and Zhonghe Township merged into "Zhonghe Township". In 1995, Shanzao Township merged into Zhonghe Township. In 2000, Zhonghe was upgraded to a Town.

Administrative division

The town is divided into seven villages and two communities, the following areas: Cangfang Community, Yashan Community, Dingziqiao Village, Qingjiang Village, Zhonghe Village, Chang'an Village, Shanzaotan Village, Xiaojiang Village, and Jianghe Village .

Geography

Longwangpai is the highest place in the town, measures in height.

Qingjiang Reservoir is located in the town.

Education

Public junior high school in the town includes the Zhonghe Meddle School.

Transportation

Attractions

Former Residence of Hu Yaobang is the scenic spot in the town.[1]

Jiufeng Temple is a Buddhist temple in the town.

Qingfeng Pavilion and Wenfeng Tower are tourist attractions in the town.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: http://news.xinhuanet.com/xiangtu/2013-06/13/c_124849044.htm . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304123237/http://news.xinhuanet.com/xiangtu/2013-06/13/c_124849044.htm . dead . March 4, 2016 . zh:浏阳精心打造红色经典景区 . 2013-06-13. Xinhuanet . zh.
  2. News: http://www.sohu.com/a/69480097_124696 . zh:浏阳市乡镇区划调整改革结果公示(附区划图) . Sohu . 2016-04-15 . zh.