Zhonglupu

Zhonglupu Town
Town
Chinese transcription(s)
  Simplified 中路铺镇
  Traditional 中路鋪鎮
  Pinyin Zhōnglùpù Zhèn
Zhonglupu Town
Location in China
Coordinates: 27°33′11″N 112°55′42″E / 27.55306°N 112.92833°E / 27.55306; 112.92833Coordinates: 27°33′11″N 112°55′42″E / 27.55306°N 112.92833°E / 27.55306; 112.92833
Country People's Republic of China
Province Hunan
City Xiangtan
County Xiangtan County
Area
  Total 183.6 km2 (70.9 sq mi)
Population 62,000
Time zone UTC+8 (China Standard)
Postal code 411200
Area code(s) 0732

Zhonglupu Town (simplified Chinese: 中路铺镇; traditional Chinese: 中路鋪鎮; pinyin: Zhōnglùpù Zhèn) is an urban town in Xiangtan County, Xiangtan City, Hunan Province, People's Republic of China.[1] It's surrounded by Huashi Town and Shebu Town on the west, Tanjiashan Town on the north, Zhuzhou County on the east, and Cha'ensi Town on the south. As of the 2000 census it had a population of 62,000 and an area of 183.6 square kilometres (70.9 sq mi).

Administrative division

The town is divided into 39 villages and 1 community.

Geography

The region abounds with silicon and limestone.

Zhonglupu Reservoir (中路铺水库) and Yinzishan Reservoir (印子山水库) are located in the town.

Economy

Rice, pig, sugar, lotus seed, tea and black goat are important to the economy.

Education

Attractions

Xiaoxia Mountain (晓霞山) and Wulong Mountain (五龙山) are famous tourist attractions.

Culture

Huaguxi is the most influence local theater.

Celebrity

  • Li Jinjiong, Revolutionist.

References

  1. 湖南湘潭县中路铺镇:废弃矿洞内找到抗旱水源 (in Chinese). peoplenet. Retrieved 2012. Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
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