Jiangdong, Mangshi

Jiangdong Township (Chinese: 江东乡) is a township in Mangshi, Yunnan, China.[1] As of the 2017 census it had a population of 32,554 and an area of 220.8-square-kilometre (85.3 sq mi). It is surrounded by Wuchalu Township and Xuangang Township on the northwest, Hetou Township of Longling County on the east, and Mengyang Town of Lianghe County on the south.

Jiangdong Township
Chinese transcription(s)
  Simplified江东乡
  Traditional江東鄉
  PinyinJiāngdōng Xiāng
Location of the township region in Mangshi
Jiangdong Township
Location in Yunnan
Coordinates: 24.516598°N 98.398971°E / 24.516598; 98.398971
Country China
ProvinceYunnan
PrefectureDehong Dai and Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture
County-level cityMangshi
Area
  Total220.8 km2 (85.3 sq mi)
Population
 (2017)
32,554
Time zoneUTC+8 (China Standard)
Postal code
678403
Area code(s)0692

Administrative division

As of December 2015, the township is divided into 8 villages:

  • Hetou (河头村)
  • Xianrendong (仙仁洞村)
  • Manglong (芒龙村)
  • Gaogengtian (高埂田村)
  • Hualachang (花拉厂村)
  • Dashuijing (大水井村)
  • Dashuigou (大水沟村)
  • Liziping (李子坪村)

Geography

The highest point in the township is Mount Dadianhe (打靛河) which stands 2,303 metres (7,556 ft) above sea level. The lowest point is Lianhekou (连河口) which stands 826 metres (2,710 ft) above sea level.

Economy

The local economy is primarily based upon agriculture and animal husbandry. The main cash crops are tea, grain and sugarcane.

Education

  • Jiangdong Township Central Primary School
  • Jiangdong Township Middle School

Transport

The County Road X024 passes across the township.

References

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