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Lianshan, Huitong County
Lianshan Township (Chinese: 连山乡) is a township in Huitong County, Hunan, China.[1] As of the 2019 census it had a population of 15,528 and an area of 68.09-square-kilometre (26.29 sq mi).[1] Administrative divisionAs of 2023, the township is divided into 数 villages:
HistoryIn 1947 during the Republic of China, it belonged to Heping Township (和平乡).[2] After the founding of the Communist State, in 1950, it came under the jurisdiction of the 8th District of Huitong County.[2] It was incorporated as a township in May 1956.[2] It was renamed Lianshan People's Commune (连山人民公社) in September 1958.[2] In May 1984 it reverted to its former name of Lianshan Township.[2] GeographyLianshan Township is located on the south of Huitong County.[1] It is bordered to the north and east by Lincheng Town, to the east by Guangping Town, and to the south by Jingzhou Miao and Dong Autonomous County.[1] The highest point in the township is Daliujie (大柳界), which, at 434 metres (1,424 ft) above sea level.[1] The Qu River flows through the township.[1] EconomyThe local economy is primarily based upon agriculture and local industry.[1] The region abounds with gold, limestone, and sand.[1] DemographicsAs of 2019, the National Bureau of Statistics of China estimates the township's population now to be 15,528.
TransportationThe National Highway G209 is a north–south highway in the township.[1] The G65 Baotou–Maoming Expressway passes across the town north to south.[1] References
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