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Lincheng, Huitong County
Lincheng Town (Chinese: 林城镇) is a town and the county seat in the south central Huitong County, Hunan, China.[1] It has an area of 297.89 km2 (115.02 sq mi) with a population of 83058 (as of 2019 end). Its seat of local government is at Gaihe Community (改河社区).[2] Administrative divisionAs of 2021, the town is divided into three communities and 33 villages:
HistoryThe town was reformed through the amalgamation of Jiuxi Township (洒溪乡), Yantou Township (岩头乡) and the former Lincheng Town on November 19, 2015.[3] GeographyThe town lies at the central and southern of Huitong County, bordering Qinglang Dong and Miao Ethnic Township and Guangping Town to the west, Lianshan Township to the south, Pingcun to the north, and Tuanhe Town to the east.[1] The highest point in the town is Dapotou (大坡头) which stands 640 metres (2,100 ft) above sea level.[1] The lowest point is Hongmentang (红门塘), which, at 260 metres (850 ft) above sea level.[1] The Qu River flows through the town south to north.[1] EconomyThe local economy is primarily based upon agriculture and local industry.[1] The region abounds with gold, uranium, and limestone.[1] DemographicsThe 2019 census reported the town had a population of 83,058.
TransportThe Jiaozuo–Liuzhou railway passes across the town north to south.[1] The China National Highway 209 is a north-south highway passing through the town's downtown, commercial, and industrial districts.[1] The Provincial Highway S343 is a north–south highway in the town.[1] Tourist attractionsA public park are located in the town: Su Yu Park (粟裕公园), which named after the PLA general Su Yu.[1] See alsoReferences
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