Qingshanqiao, Xiangtan

Qingshanqiao Town
Town
Chinese transcription(s)
 • Simplified 青山桥镇
 • Traditional 青山橋鎮
 • Pinyin Qīngshānqiáo Zhèn
Qingshanqiao Town

Location in China

Coordinates: 27°29′42″N 112°34′10″E / 27.49500°N 112.56944°E / 27.49500; 112.56944Coordinates: 27°29′42″N 112°34′10″E / 27.49500°N 112.56944°E / 27.49500; 112.56944
Country People's Republic of China
Province Hunan
City Xiangtan
County Xiangtan County
Area
 • Total 109.37 km2 (42.23 sq mi)
Population 46,788
Time zone China Standard (UTC+8)
Postal code 411218
Area code(s) 0732

Qingshanqiao Town (simplified Chinese: 青山桥镇; traditional Chinese: 青山橋鎮; pinyin: Qīngshānqiáo Zhèn) is an urban town in Xiangtan County, Xiangtan City, Hunan Province, People's Republic of China.[1] It is surrounded by Heye Town to the west, Fenshui Township to the north, Paitou Township and Longkou Township to the east, and Changqing Township to the south. As of the 2006 census it had a population of 46,788 and an area of 109.37 square kilometres (42.23 sq mi).

Administrative division

The town is divided into 40 villages and 1 community:

Geography

Qingshan River (青山河), a tributary of the Xiang River, it flows through the town.

Economy

The region abounds with uranium mine.

Rice and pig are important to the economy.

Culture

Huaguxi is the most influence local theater.

Attractions

Jin'ao Peak (锦鳌峰), with a height of 755.1 metres (2,477 ft) above sea level, is a famous tourist attractions.

See also

References

  1. ↑ 湘潭市青山桥乡土文化研究会成立 (in Chinese). Hexun. Retrieved 2013. Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
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