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Shouwang Hui Ethnic Township

Shouwang Township or Shouwang Hui Ethnic Township () is a rural ethnic township in Zhaoyang District of Zhaotong, Yunnan, China. As of the 2015 census, it had a population of 40,000. It is surrounded by Fenghuang Subdistrict on the north, Buga Hui Ethnic Township and Yongfeng Town on the west, Xiaolongdong Hui and Yi Ethnic Township on the east, and Zhongshui Town of Weining County on the south.

Administrative divisions

The township is divided into seven villages:

  • Shuijingwan Village ()
  • Kaizi Village ()
  • Baxian Village ()
  • Huluping Village ()
  • Ganhe Village ()
  • Liujiahaizi Village ()
  • Maguizha Village ()

Geography

Jingfeng Reservoir () is a reservoir and the largest body of water in the township.

Climate

The township enjoys a plateau monsoon climate, with an average annual temperature of , total annual rainfall of , a frost-free period of 220 days.

Economy

The main industries in and around the township are forestry and farming.

Religion

The locals believe in Islam and the township has two mosques: Baxian Mosque () and Songjiashan Mosque (), both were originally built in the Qing dynasty (1644–1911).

Transportation

Zhaoyang–Weining Road () passes across the town.

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