Zhuocao Township

Zhuocao Township () is a township in Shaodong, Hunan, China. As of the 2017 census it had a population of 18,949 and an area of . It is known for Chinese herbal medicine and has been hailed as "Medicine town in central Hunan" ().

History

In 1950 it belonged to Lianqiao District (). It was renamed "Zhuocao People's Commune" in 1958. It was incorporated as a township in 1984.

Administrative division

As of 2017, the township is divided into twenty-nine villages:

• Shangzhuo ()
• Shiping ()
• Xinpu ()
• Yaojia ()
• Luofu ()
• Shizi ()
• Xinkui ()
• Shaping ()
• Tanshu ()
• Zishan ()
• Ma'antang ()
• Huangni'ao ()
• Yanquan ()
• Mukouba ()
• Hetangping ()
• Ditang ()
• Wanfu ()
• Hutiantang ()
• Chongshan ()
• Ouping ()
• Lijia ()
• Yejiping ()
• Tangjialing ()
• Longtan ()
• Changliu ()
• Caidaping ()
• Zaitang ()
• Yuanjia ()
• Wutong ()

Geography

The highest point in the township is Zhupo Mountain () which stands above sea level.

Luoshuiyan Reservoir () is a reservoir in the township. The lake provides drinking water and water for irrigation.

Economy

The local economy is primarily based upon Chinese herbal medicine and fruits.

Attractions

Three public parks are located in the township: Yanquan Park (), Liu'an Park () and Xiashan Park ().

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