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Donghe Township (simplified Chinese: 东河乡; traditional Chinese: 東河鄉; pinyin: Dōnghé Xiāng) is a township in Lancang Lahu Autonomous County, Yunnan, China. As of the 2017 census it had a population of 11,115 and an area of 256-square-kilometre (99 sq mi).

Donghe Township
东河乡
Township
Etymology:
  • , Dōnghé ("east river")
Donghe Township
Location in Yunnan.
Coordinates: 22°55′29″N 100°04′21″E
CountryPeople's Republic of China
ProvinceYunnan
Prefecture-level cityPu'er City
Autonomous countyLancang Lahu Autonomous County
Incorporated (township)1988
Area
  Total256 km2 (99 sq mi)
Population
 (2017)
  Total11,115
  Density43/km2 (110/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+08:00 (China Standard)
Postal code
665628
Area code0879

Etymology


The name of "Donghe" named is after the "Dong River" (东河; 'East River'), which flows through the region.


Administrative division


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


History


In the Republic of China (1912-1949), it belonged to Daling Township (大岭乡).

After establishment of the Communist State, it was merged into Dashan District (大山区). It was demerged from Donghe District (东河区) in 1984. It was incorporated officially as a township in 1988.


Geography


It lies at the northern of Lancang Lahu Autonomous County, bordering Nanling Township to the southwest, Fubang Township to the west, ianliu Yi Ethnic Township to the south and east, Shangyun to the northwest, and Dashan Township to the northeast.[1]

The Dong River (东河; 'East River') and Laba River (拉巴河) flow through the township.[1]


Economy


The principal industries in the area are agriculture. Significant crops include grain, corn, wheat, tea, and fruit.


Demographics


Population census
YearPop.±%
2004 14,341    
2017 11,115−22.5%
Source: [1]

As of 2017, the National Bureau of Statistics of China estimates the township's population now to be 11,115.

Ethnic groups in 2004[1]
EthnicityPopulationPercentage
Lahu685147.8%
Han384526.8%
Wa14059.8%
Yi10727.5%
Hui4952.8%
Hani3902.7%
Dai6284.4%
Blang860.6%
Other640.4%

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