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Qinglang Dong and Miao Ethnic Township

Qinglang Dong and Miao Ethnic Township () is an ethnic township in Huitong County, Hunan, China. As of the 2019 census it had a population of 23,708 and an area of .

Administrative division

As of 2023, the township is divided into one community and thirteen villages:

  • New Street Community ()
  • Qinglang ()
  • Anshun ()
  • Muzhou ()
  • Kezhai ()
  • Qixi ()
  • Langjiang ()
  • Huangni ()
  • Baini ()
  • Dongcheng ()
  • Kaitou ()
  • Pojiao ()
  • Hama ()
  • Xinzhuang ()

History

During the Republic of China, it belonged to Langjiang Township () and Zhengzhong Township ().

After the founding of the Communist State, in 1950, it came under the jurisdiction of the 4th District of Huitong County. It was incorporated as a township () in June 1956. In October 1958 it was renamed Langjiang People's Commune (). Qinglang People's Commune () was split from Langjiang People's Commune in March 1961. In May 1984 it reverted to its former name of Qinglang Township. In October 1997 it was renamed Qinglang Dong and Miao Ethnic Township. In 2015, the town of Langjiang () merged into the township.

Geography

The township is situated in western Huitong County. The township shares a border with Paotuan Dong and Miao Ethnic Township and Puwen Dong and Miao Ethnic Township to the west, Lincheng Town to the east, Pingcun Town to the north, and Guangping Town to the south.

The highest point in the township is Zhengqijie Mountain () which stands above sea level. The lowest point is Huangjiatuan (), at above sea level.

The Qu River flows through the township south to north.

Economy

The economy of the township is supported primarily by agriculture.

The region has an abundance of gold.

Demographics

The 2019 census reported the town had a population of 23,708.

References

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