Huimin, Lancang County
Huimin (simplified Chinese: 惠民镇; traditional Chinese: 惠民鎮; pinyin: Huìmín Zhèn) is a town in Lancang Lahu Autonomous County, Yunnan, China. As of the 2018 census it had a population of 17,000 and an area of 394-square-kilometre (152 sq mi).
Huimin Town
惠民镇 | |
|---|---|
  Huimin Town Location in Yunnan. | |
| Coordinates: 22°15′44″N 100°04′49″E | |
| Country | People's Republic of China |
| Province | Yunnan |
| Prefecture-level city | Pu'er City |
| Autonomous county | Lancang Lahu Autonomous County |
| Incorporated (township) | 1984 |
| Designated (ethnic township) | 1988 |
| Designated (town) | 28 December 2012 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 394 km2 (152 sq mi) |
| Population (2018) | |
| • Total | 17,000 |
| • Density | 43/km2 (110/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+08:00 (China Standard) |
| Postal code | 665600 |
| Area code | 0879 |
Administrative division
As of 2016, the town is divided into five villages:
- Hanguping (旱谷坪村)
- Fula (富腊村)
- Mangyun (芒云村)
- Jingmai (景迈村)
- Mangjing (芒景村)
History
It was incorporated as a township in 1984. It officially designated an "ethnic township" until an administrative reorganisation in 1988. On December 28, 2012, it was upgraded to a town.
Geography
The town is located in southeastern Lancang Lahu Autonomous County, which known as the "South Gate" of the county. It is surrounded by Jiujing Hani Ethnic Township on the north, Nuofu Township on the west, Fazhanhe Hani Ethnic Township on the east, and Menghai County on the south.
The town a mountainous area. Mount Kongming (孔明山) is situated at the northern town, which stands 1,466 metres (4,810 ft) above sea level. Mount Mala (马拉山) and Mount Fulahou (付腊后山) in the east are 1,671 metres (5,482 ft) and 1,781 metres (5,843 ft) above sea level respectively, among which Mount Fulahou is the highest mountain in the town. Mount Guangmenggen (广勐根) lies in the west, which, at 1,589 metres (5,213 ft) above sea level.
There are several rivers and streams in the town, such as Nanlang River (南朗河), Nanwang River (南往河), Fula River (付腊河), Nanmen River (南门河), Menglei River (勐垒河), Mangqing River (芒青河), and Nanxiong River (南雄河).
Economy
Agriculture and mineral resources play important roles in the local economy.[1] The main crops of the region are grains and corns.[1] Commercial crops include sugarcane, mango, longan, tea, and natural rubber.[1] The region also has an abundance of iron, coal, manganese, and limestone.
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 14,239 | — |
| 2018 | 17,000 | +19.4% |
| Source: [1] | ||
As of 2018, the National Bureau of Statistics of China estimates the town's population now to be 17,000.
| Ethnic groups in 2004[1] | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ethnicity | Population | Percentage |
| Hani | 5545 | 38.9% |
| Lahu | 1246 | 8.8% |
| Bulang | 2266 | 15.9% |
| Dai | 2340 | 16.4% |
| Han | 2291 | 16.1% |
| Wa | 384 | 2.7% |
| Other | 167 | 1.2% |
Tourist attractions
An ancient tea garden is a popular attraction in the town.
Transportation
The China National Highway 214 passes across the town north to south.
References
- Shi Chunyun 2007, p. 52.
Bibliography
- Shi Chunyun, ed. (2007). "Administrative divisions" 行政区划. 《澜沧拉祜族自治县概况》 [General Situation of Lancang Lahu Autonomous County] (in Chinese). Beijing: Nationalities Publishing House. ISBN 978-7-105-08556-9.