Chunkou Town (simplified Chinese: 淳口镇; traditional Chinese: 淳口鎮; pinyin: Chúnkǒu Zhèn) is a suburban town in Liuyang City, Hunan Province, People's Republic of China. According to the 2015 census, it had a population of 66,900 and an area of 233.5-square-kilometre (90.2 sq mi).[1] It borders Longfu Town in the north, Gugang Town in the east and northeast, Guankou Subdistrict in the southeast, Jiaoxi Township in the south, Beisheng Town in the southwest, and Shashi Town in the west.
Chunkou Town
淳口镇 | |
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Town | |
![]() ![]() Chunkou Town Location in Hunan | |
Coordinates: 28°17′38″N 113°29′52″E | |
Country | People's Republic of China |
Province | Hunan |
Prefecture-level city | Changsha |
County-level city | Liuyang |
Area | |
• Total | 233.5 km2 (90.2 sq mi) |
Population (2015) | 66,900 |
Time zone | UTC+8 (China Standard) |
Postal code | 410329 |
Area code(s) | 0731 |
The town is divided into 11 villages and three communities, the following areas:
Liuyang River, also known as the mother river, flows through the town.
The town has a reservoir and a lake: Nankang Reservoir (南康水库) and Fenglin Lake (枫林湖; 'Lake of Maple Garden').
Mount Wangfengjian (王峰尖) is the peak-point in the town. Its peak elevation is 882.5 metres (2,895 ft).
Chunkou Town's economy is based on nearby mineral resources and agricultural resources, such as lead minerals, copper minerals and kaolinite minerals.
The National Highway G106 passes across the town north to south.[2]
The town is connected to two county roads: X009 and X010.[2]
Liudiequan Rafting (六叠泉漂流) is a well-known scenic spot in the town.
Township-level divisions of Liuyang City (November 18, 2015 - present) | |
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government seat: Guankou | |
4 subdistricts | |
26 towns |
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2 townships |