Fuyang, Fuchuan County

Fuyang (simplified Chinese: 富阳镇; traditional Chinese: 富陽鎮; pinyin: Fùyáng Zhèn) is a town in Fuchuan Yao Autonomous County, Guangxi, China.[1] As of the 2018 census, it had a population of 76,000 and an area of 205.2-square-kilometre (79.2 sq mi).

Fuyang Town
富阳镇
Fuyang Town is located in Guangxi
Fuyang Town
Fuyang Town
Location in Guangxi
Coordinates: 24°49′28″N 111°16′15″E / 24.82444°N 111.27083°E / 24.82444; 111.27083
CountryPeople's Republic of China
Autonomous RegionGuangxi
Prefecture-level cityHezhou
Autonomous countyFuchuan Yao Autonomous County
Area
 • Total
205.2 km2 (79.2 sq mi)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total
76,000
 • Density370/km2 (960/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+08:00 (China Standard)
Postal code
542799
Area code0774

Administrative division

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As of 2016, the town is divided into seven communities and eighteen villages:

  • Xinyong Community (新永社区)
  • Rensheng Community (仁升社区)
  • Yangshou Community (阳寿社区)
  • Fenghuang Community (凤凰社区)
  • Chengdong Community (城东社区)
  • Ma'anshan Community (马鞍山社区)
  • Xinjian Community (新建社区)
  • Gongtang (巩塘村)
  • Huoqing (获庆村)
  • Tiegeng (铁耕村)
  • Shawang (沙汪村)
  • Chaoyang (朝阳村)
  • Yanggong (羊公村)
  • Zhushao (竹稍村)
  • Chajia (茶家村)
  • Xinba (新坝村)
  • Mulang (木榔村)
  • Shanbao (山宝村)
  • Xiping (西屏村)
  • Shesan (社三村)
  • Huanglong (黄龙村)
  • Jiangtang (江塘村)
  • Dawei (大围村)
  • Laoxi (涝溪村)
  • Yangxi (洋溪村)

Geography

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The Fuchuan River flows north–south through the town.

Economy

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The economy of the town is mainly based on agriculture, including farming and breeding.[1] Agricultural crops include: grains, vegetables, navel orange (脐橙), and Citrus tangerina ().[1] Recently, construction, building materials, chemical industry, and smelting. Agricultural and sideline products processing have significantly developed in the town.[1]

Tourist attractions

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The town has a public park named "Fenghuangshan Park" (凤凰山公园).

Transportation

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The China National Highway G538 passes through the town.

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Xia Zhenlin 2007, pp. 53–54.

Bibliography

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  • Xia Zhenlin, ed. (2007). "Administrative divisions" 行政区划. 《富川瑶族自治县概况》 [General Situation of Fuchuan Yao Autonomous County] (in Chinese). Beijing: Nationalities Publishing House. ISBN 978-7-105-08613-9.