Zhutang Township, Lancang County

Zhutang Township (simplified Chinese: 竹塘乡; traditional Chinese: 竹塘鄉; pinyin: Zhútáng Xiāng) is a township in Lancang Lahu Autonomous County, Yunnan, China. As of the 2017 census it had a population of 32,455 and an area of 636-square-kilometre (246 sq mi).

Zhutang Township
竹塘乡
Zhutang Township is located in Yunnan
Zhutang Township
Zhutang Township
Location in Yunnan.
Coordinates: 22°42′48″N 99°48′22″E
CountryPeople's Republic of China
ProvinceYunnan
Prefecture-level cityPu'er City
Autonomous countyLancang Lahu Autonomous County
Incorporated (township)1988
Area
  Total636 km2 (246 sq mi)
Elevation
1,460 m (4,790 ft)
Population
 (2017)
  Total32,455
  Density51/km2 (130/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+08:00 (China Standard)
Postal code
665602
Area code0879

Administrative division

As of 2016, the township is divided into elven villages:

  • Munai (募乃村)
  • Panzhihua (攀枝花村)
  • Dongzhu (东主村)
  • Yunshan (云山村)
  • Laotanshan (老炭山村)
  • Datangzi (大塘子村)
  • Zhanmapo (战马坡村)
  • Nanben (南本村)
  • Cizhuhe (茨竹河村)
  • Ganhe (甘河村)
  • Junmeng (军勐村)

History

In 1940, Zhutang District (竹塘区) was set up.

After the founding of the Communist State, in 1950, it became the seat of the county government. During the Great Leap Forward, its name was changed to "Qianjin Commune" (前进公社) in 1969 and then "Zhutang Commune" (竹塘公社) in 1972. It was incorporated as a township in 1988.

Geography

It lies at the northern of Lancang Lahu Autonomous County, bordering Ximeng Va Autonomous County to the west, Menglang Town and Laba Township to the south, Fubang Township and Mujia Township to the north, and Nanling Township to the east.[1]

The Nanlang River (南朗河) flows through the township northwest to southwest.

Economy

The township's economy is based on nearby mineral resources and agricultural resources.[1] The main crops of the region are grain, followed by corn and wheat.[1] Economic crops are mainly tea, tobacco, and castanea mollissima. The region abounds with lead, zinc and limestone.[1]

Demographics

Population census
YearPop.±%
2004 31,546    
2017 32,455+2.9%
Source: [1]

As of 2017, the National Bureau of Statistics of China estimates the township's population now to be 32,455.

Ethnic groups in 2004[1]
EthnicityPopulationPercentage
Hani20066.4%
Lahu2515979.8%
Han401712.7%
Wa1280.4%
Yi1460.5%
Other900.3%

Transportation

The National Highway G214 passes across the township.

Tourist attractions

The Datangzi Karst Cave (大塘子溶洞) is a well known tourist spot.[1]

References

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.
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