Longtian, Ningxiang

Longtian is a town in Ningxiang City, Hunan Province, China. It is surrounded by Gaoming Township on the west, Xiangzikou Town on the north, Qingshanqiao Town and Shatian Township on the east, and Qixingjie Town on the south. As of the 2000 census it had a population of 21,805 and an area of.

Administrative divisions

The town is divided into five villages and one community, which include the following areas:

Longtian Community
Yuetang
Baihua
Qilishan
Hengling
Shiwu

Geography

Longtan is a mountainous town with an average elevation of and a forest coverage rate of 82.6%. There are cherry blossoms in its mountains.

Economy

The region abounds with manganese.

Culture

Huaguxi is the most influence local theater.

Transportation

The Provincial Highway S311 runs southeast to northwest through Qingshanqiao Town and Gaoming Township.
The County Road X104 runs northeast to southwest through the towns of Xiangzikou, Qixingjie and Shatian Township.