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Jinziyan Dong and Miao Ethnic Township

Jinziyan Dong and Miao Ethnic Township () is an ethnic township in Huitong County, Hunan, China. As of the 2019 census it had a population of 33,689 and an area of .

Administrative division

As of 2023, the township is divided into 26 villages:

  • Jinziyan ()
  • Chenjia ()
  • Shuangjiang ()
  • Muli ()
  • Pinxi ()
  • Yuanzhen ()
  • Jinyukou ()
  • Chaxi ()
  • Niwan ()
  • Wangjiaping ()
  • Xinhua ()
  • Congshujiao ()
  • Heping ()
  • Jiaoniang ()
  • Lixi ()
  • Xiabatang ()
  • Changtan ()
  • Pingmo ()
  • Chongjiaoyang ()
  • Baishi ()
  • Baishixikou ()
  • Xiaoshi ()
  • Chitu ()
  • Xiaohongjiang ()
  • Santian ()
  • Changzhai Lianhe ()

History

The region belonged to Fengshan Township () during the Republic of China.

After the founding of the Communist State, in 1950, it came under the jurisdiction of the 7th District of Huitong County. In June 1955, it was under the jurisdiction of Shaxi District (). Jinziyan Township () was set up in 1956. It was renamed Wangjiaping People's Commune () in October 1958 and renamed again Jinziyan People's Commune () in 1961. In May 1984, it reverted to its former name of Jinziyan Township. It was designated as an ethnic township () in October 1997. In December 2015, Changzhai Township () and Wangjiaping Township () were merged into Jinziyan Dong and Miao Ethnic Township.

Geography

Jinziyan Dong and Miao Ethnic Township lies at the southeastern of Huitong County, bordering Shaxi Township to the west, Suining County to the south and east, and Wangjiaping Township to the north.

The highest point in the township is Guanyin Hillside (), which, at above sea level. The lowest point is Dashazhou (), which, at above sea level.

The Wushui River () flows through the eastern township south to north.

Economy

The main industries in and around the township are farming and forestry. The region abounds with iron.

Demographics

As of 2019, the National Bureau of Statistics of China estimates the township's population now to be 33,689.

References

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