Caoyuan Township
Caoyuan Township is a rural township located in Fengning Manchu Autonomous County, Chengde, Hebei, China.
Geography
Caoyuan Township is located in the northern part of Fengning Manchu Autonomous County, northwest of the county seat. It borders Duolun County in Inner Mongolia to the west, north, and northeast, to the south, to the southwest, and to the east.The township's terrain is generally high in the south and low in the north. The highest peak, Mount Fengshui, is located in the southeastern part of the township, and reaches an elevation of above sea level. The lowest point is located in wetlands within Caoyuan Village, at an elevation of above sea level.
Caoyuan Township has no perennial rivers, and both surface water and groundwater are scarce.
The township has 38,000 mu of cultivated land, 150,000 mu of grassland, and 85,000 mu of forest.
Climate
The township has semi-arid continental climate. Springs and autumns in Caoyuan Township are typically characterized by dry and windy weather, with dramatic temperature swings and large diurnal temperature differences. Summers are dry but without extreme heat, while winters are cold and windy with snow. The average annual temperature is, the frost-free period is 87 days, and the average annual precipitation is.Administrative divisions
Caoyuan Township is divided into four administrative villages. The township has 43 natural villages, which have no administrative status.- Caoyuan Village
- Heshundian Village
- Gongbaotong Village
- Dongwopu Village
Demographics
According to the 2010 census, Caoyuan Township had a population of 4,877, including 2,601 males and 2,276 females. The population was distributed as follows: 765 people aged under 14, 3,748 people aged between 15 and 64, and 364 people aged over 65.Economy
Most people's income in Caoyuan Township comes from agriculture and animal husbandry. Major crops grown in Caoyuan Township include grains and potatoes.Provden mineral deposits in the township include fluorite, quartz, gypsum, and iron.