Longtian, Ningxiang

Longtian (simplified Chinese: 龙田镇; traditional Chinese: 龍田鎮; pinyin: Lóngtián Zhèn) is a town in Ningxiang City, Hunan Province, China.[1] It is surrounded by Gaoming Township on the west, Xiangzikou Town on the north, Qingshanqiao Town and Shatian Township on the east, and Qixingjie Town on the south. As of the 2000 census it had a population of 21,805 and an area of 72.5 square kilometres (28.0 sq mi).

Longtian Town

龙田镇
Town
Residential buildings in Longtian
Longtian Town
Location in Hunan
Coordinates: 28°01′07″N 111°56′43″E
CountryPeople's Republic of China
ProvinceHunan
Prefecture-level cityChangsha
County-level cityNingxiang
Area
 • Total72.5 km2 (28.0 sq mi)
Elevation
571 m (1,873 ft)
Population
21,000
Time zoneUTC+8 (China Standard)
Postal code
410629
Area code(s)0731
Websitewww.nxcity.gov.cn/ntz/index.htm

Administrative division

The town is divided into five villages and one community, the following areas:

  • Longtian Community (龙田社区)
  • Yuetang (月塘村)
  • Baihua (白花村)
  • Qilishan (七里山村)
  • Hengling (横岭村)
  • Shiwu (石屋村)

Geography

Longtan is a mountainous town with an average elevation of 571-metre (1,873 ft) and a forest coverage rate of 82.6%. There are cherry blossoms in its mountains.[2]

Economy

The region abounds with manganese.[3]

Culture

Huaguxi is the most influence local theater.

Transportation

The Provincial Highway S311 (311省道) runs southeast to northwest through Qingshanqiao Town and Gaoming Township.[3]

The County Road X104 runs northeast to southwest through the towns of Xiangzikou, Qixingjie and Shatian Township.[3]

References
  1. Jing Cai, ed. (2016-04-02). 宁乡龙田镇：道德课堂凝心聚力. hunan.voc.com.cn. Retrieved 2019-09-08.
  2. 春色迷人，宁乡龙田镇樱花烂漫. sina. 2019-03-29. Retrieved 2019-09-08.
  3. Huang Haichao; Jiang Hongzhao (2002-09-01). 《宁乡史地》 [History and Geography of Ningxiang] (in Chinese). Hainan: Nanfang Publishing House. ISBN 7-80660-538-X.
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