Shouwang Township or Shouwang Hui Ethnic Township (simplified Chinese: 守望回族乡; traditional Chinese: 守望回族鄉; pinyin: Shǒuwàng Huízú Xiāng) is a rural ethnic township in Zhaoyang District of Zhaotong, Yunnan, China.[1] 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.[2]
Shouwang Township Shouwangcacaac Hui Ethnic Township | |
|---|---|
| Chinese transcription(s) | |
| • Simplified | 守望回族乡 |
| • Traditional | 守望回族鄉 |
| • Pinyin | Shǒuwàng Huízú Xiāng |
 Rural scenery of Kazi Village in Shouwang Township. | |
  Shouwang Township Shouwangcacaac Hui Ethnic Township Location in Yunnan | |
| Coordinates: 27°15′57″N 103°44′45″E / 27.26583°N 103.74583°E | |
| Country |  China |
| Province | Yunnan |
| Prefecture | Zhaotong |
| District | Zhaoyang District |
| Elevation | 1,930 m (6,330 ft) |
| Population (2015) | 40,000 |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (China Standard) |
| Postal code | 657001 |
| Area code | 0870 |
Administrative division
editThe township is divided into 7 villages:
- Shuijingwan Village (水井湾村)
- Kaizi Village (卡子村)
- Baxian Village (八仙村)
- Huluping Village (葫芦坪村)
- Ganhe Village (甘河村)
- Liujiahaizi Village (刘家海子村)
- Maguizha Village (马贵闸村)
Geography
editJingfeng Reservoir (景风水库) is a reservoir and the largest body of water in the township.
Climate
editThe township enjoys a plateau monsoon climate, with an average annual temperature of 11 °C (52 °F), total annual rainfall of 750-millimetre (30 in), a frost-free period of 220 days.
Economy
editThe main industries in and around the township are forestry and farming.
Religion
editThe locals believe in Islam and the township has 2 mosques: Baxian Mosque (八仙清真寺) and Songjiashan Mosque (宋家山清真寺), both were originally built in the Qing dynasty (1644–1911).
Transportation
editZhaoyang–Weining Road (昭威公路) passes across the town.
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References
edit- ^ 云南昭阳区遭冰雹袭击致2万余人受灾. 163.com (in Chinese). 2015-08-13. Archived from the original on 2018-06-19. Retrieved 2018-06-19.
- ^ 云南将建20个全国一流特色小镇，昭阳17个乡镇带你体验不同的神韵！. Sohu (in Chinese). 2017-04-06. Archived from the original on 2018-06-19. Retrieved 2018-06-19.