Baomianqian Township

Baomianqian Township () is a township in Shaodong, Hunan, China. The population was 11,756 at the 2017 census.

History

It was known as Anhe Township () in 1950. In 1956 its named was changed to "Baomianqian Township". In 1961 it was renamed "Baomianqian People's Commune". In 1984 it was restored as a township.

Administrative division

As of 2015, the township is divided into nineteen villages:

• Shamuyuan ()
• Dayang ()
• Hongjing ()
• Huajia ()
• Aizhu ()
• Xinyuan ()
• Wuyi ()
• Jinshi ()
• Xinhua ()
• Chayun ()
• Bayi ()
• Baomianqian ()
• Dayun ()
• Leiwan ()
• Hengjiachong ()
• Shuanglian ()
• Shengli ()
• Yonggui ()
• Caoyuanchong ()

Geography

The highest point in the township is Mount Dayun (), also known as "Mount Daniu" ()， "Mount Yejiang" () or "White Clouds Peak" (), which, at above sea level.

Economy

Baomianqian Township's economy is based on nearby mineral resources and agricultural resources. Sweet potato and wheat are the main food crops. Chinese herbal medicine is the main economic crop. It is rich in iron, aluminum, gold, copper, uranium, manganese, phosphorus and granite.

Notable people

• Shen Taizhi (), Tang dynasty politician.
• Luo Zongzhi (), Southern Song dynasty politician.
• Zou Tongshu (), Ming dynasty scholar.
• Liu Dapeng (), revolutionist.
• Liu Shutao (), politician in the Republic of China.
• Liu Zhongji (), politician.
• Liu Shuiyu (), journalist of Xinhua News Agency.

References