Yanfeng Subdistrict (Chinese: 雁峰街道; pinyin: Yànfēng Jiēdào) is a subdistrict and the seat of Yanfeng District in Hengyang, Hunan, China. The subdistrict has an area of about 5 km² (1.9 sq mi) with a population of 40,330 (as of 2010 census[1]).[2] The subdistrict of Yanfeng has a village and six communities under its jurisdiction.[3]

Yanfeng Subdistrict 雁峰街道
subdistrict
Yanfeng Subdistrict Location of Yanfeng Subdistrict in Hunan
Coordinates: 26°52′58″N 112°36′41″E
Country	People's Republic of China
Province	Hunan
Prefecture	Hengyang
District	Yanfeng District
Divisions	6 communities and a village
Area
• Total	5 km2 (2 sq mi)
Population  (2010 census)[1]
• Total	40,330
• Density	8,100/km2 (21,000/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+8 (China Standard)
Area code(s)	0734
Languages	Standard and Xiang Chinese

History

The subdistrict of Yanfeng was established in May 1955 and was named after Huiyan Peak (回雁峰), the first peak of Mount Heng. In 1958, it was reorganized as Yanfeng Subdistrict Branch (雁峰街道分社) of the Yanfeng People's Commune (雁峰人民公社). In 1965, Damatou Subdistrict Branch (大码头街道分社) was incorporated to it. In May 1966, it was renamed to Hongwei Subdistrict Branch (红卫街道分社). In 1971, Hongwei Subdistrict (红卫街道) was established. In 1981, The subdistrict of Hongwei was restored to the name of Yanfeng.[2]

Subdivisions

In 2014, Yanfeng Subdistrict administered nine communities of Daweiping, Jielong, Yudetang, Yuhuating, Xiangyinling, Yanfenglu, Lijiachong, Xinjiacun and Dangjiacun, and Yuedong Village. Through the merger of village-level divisions in 2015, its division was reduced to seven from 10, it has six communities and a village under its jurisdiction.[3]

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