Donghui, Lancang County
Donghui is a town in Lancang Lahu Autonomous County, Yunnan, China. As of the 2018 census it had a population of 13,487 and an area of.
Administrative division
As of 2016, the town is divided into six villages:- Donggang
- Ayong
- Banli
- Huinong
- Nanweng
- Gaixin
History
In the Qing dynasty, it came under the jurisdiction of Mengbin Tusi.During the Republic of China (1912-1949), it belonged to Donglang Township.
In 1949, the Donghui District was set up. It was renamed Hongwei Commune in 1969 and was changed to Donghui Commune in 1972. It was incorporated as a township in 1988. On December 28, 2012, it was upgraded to a town.
Geography
It lies at the southwestern of Lancang Lahu Autonomous County, bordering Menglian Dai, Lahu and Va Autonomous County to the west, Nuofu Township to the south, Laba Township to the north, and Menglang Town to the east.The Dongjiao River, Nanhong River and Nange River flow through the town.