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Zhongxin (simplified Chinese: 中心镇; traditional Chinese: 中心鎮; pinyin: Zhōngxīn Zhèn) is a town in Huaping County, Yunnan, China.[1][2] As of the 2017 statistics it had a population of 47,403 and an area of 326.4-square-kilometre (126.0 sq mi). It is the political, economic and cultural center of Huaping County.

Zhongxin 中心镇
Town
Zhongxin Location in Yunnan.
Coordinates: 26°38′00″N 101°16′12″E
Country	People's Republic of China
Province	Yunnan
Prefecture-level city	Lijiang
County	Huaping County
Designated (town)	1988
Area
• Total	326.4 km2 (126.0 sq mi)
Elevation	1,984.8 m (6,511.8 ft)
Population  (2017)
• Total	47,403
• Density	150/km2 (380/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+08:00 (China Standard)
Postal code	674800
Area code	0888

Administrative division

As of 2016, the town is divided into nine villages and five communities:

• Xinglong Community (兴隆社区)
• Zhuping Community (竹屏社区)
• Liuxi Community (柳溪社区)
• Huaxing Community (华兴社区)
• Xingmin Community (兴民社区)
• Hedong (河东村)
• Hexi (河西村)
• Nanmu (楠木村)
• Suoluo (梭罗村)
• Labi (拉毕村)
• Longdong (龙洞村)
• Tianping (田坪村)
• Zuocha (左岔村)
• Maluliangzi (马路粱子村)

History

In the Song dynasty (960–1279), the Tusi government set up a government office in the region. In 1382, in the 15th year of Hongwu period of the Ming dynasty (1368–1644), a Liuguan Office (流官办事驻所) was established.[2] In 1802, in the ruling of Jiaqing Emperor of the Qing dynasty (1644–1911), the army was stationed in the region.[2]

After the establishment of the Republic of China in 1912, in came under the jurisdiction of the Centre District of Huaping County.[3] It was officially named "Huazhong" (华中镇) in 1931 and was renamed "Zhuping" (竹屏镇) in 1937.[3]

In September 1950, it belonged to the 1st District.[3] Its name was changed to "Zhongxin" (中心镇) in 1953.[3] During the Cultural Revolution, it was called "Xianfeng People's Commune" (先锋人民公社) and then "Zhongxin People's Commune" (中心人民公社).[3] In February 1983, it was renamed "Zhongxin District" (中心区).[3] It reverted to its former name of Zhongxin in March 1988, and the name has been used till the present day.[3] In August 2005, the Longdong Lisu Ethnic Township (龙洞傈僳族乡) was merged into the town.

Geography

The town is situated in the central Huaping County.[3] The highest point in the town is Mogu Mountain (蘑菇山; 'Mushroom Mountain') which stands 2,843.6 metres (9,329 ft) above sea level. The lowest point is Rongjiang (荣将), which, at 1,126 metres (3,694 ft) above sea level.

There are a number of popular mountains located immediately adjacent to the townsite which include Jiaoding Mountain (轿顶山; Baozi Rock (豹子岩), Tanshanping Mountain (炭山坪), and Longjin Mountain (龙筋山).[3]

The Liyu River (鲤鱼河), Yubi River (鱼必河) and Zuocha River (左岔河) flow through the town.[3]

Climate

The town is in the subtropical monsoon climate zone, with an average annual temperature of 19.6 °C (67.3 °F), total annual rainfall of 1,087.8-millimetre (42.83 in), a frost-free period of 303 days and annual average sunshine hours in 2486.9 hours. Spring, fall and winter are warm, while winter is relatively dry. The highest temperature is 41.8 °C (107.2 °F) (1 June 1983), and the lowest temperature is −2.1 °C (28.2 °F) (31 December 1973).

Economy

The economy of the town has a predominantly agricultural orientation, including farming and pig-breeding.[3] Significant crops include rice, wheat and corn.[3] The region also has an abundance of coastal, iron, copper, limestone, granite, graphite, kaolinite, and bauxite.[3]

Demographics

Population census

Year	Pop.	±%
1988	21,956	—
1990	25,815	+17.6%
2000	34,375	+33.2%
2007	40,403	+17.5%
2010	51,866	+28.4%
2014	44,421	−14.4%
2017	47,403	+6.7%
Source: [3]

In 2017, the local population was 47,403. The main ethnic groups in the town are Yi, Bai, Zhuang, Dai, Miao, Lisu, Hui and Nakhi.

Tourist attractions

The Immortal Cave (仙人洞) is a famous scenic spot in the town, which is also known as a summer resort.[3]

Transportation

The town is the terminal of China National Highway 305.

The G4216 Expressway is a west–east highway in the town.

References

Bibliography

• He Jing; Liu Zhengfang, eds. (1997). "Administrative divisions" 行政区划. 《华坪县志》 [Annals of Huaping County] (in Chinese). Kunming, Yunnan: Yunnan Nationalities Publishing House. ISBN 7-5367-1385-1.

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