Mengga


Mengga is a town in Mangshi, Yunnan, China. As of the 2017 census it had a population of 33,251 and an area of.

Etymology

In Dai language, "Mengga" means the most precious place.

Administrative divisions

As of December 2015, the town is divided into 9 villages:
  • Mengga
  • Mengwen
  • Mengwang
  • Xiangtang
  • Mangniuba
  • Yangjiachang
  • Sanjiaoyan
  • Daxinzhai
  • Tuanjing

    Geography

The Xiaobailong Reservoir is a reservoir and the largest body of water in the town.

Climate

The town is in the south subtropical monsoon climate zone, with an average annual temperature of and total annual rainfall of.

Natural history

There are 23 species of national first-class and second-class protected animals in the town.

Education

The local economy is primarily based upon agriculture and animal husbandry.

Attractions

The Sanxian Cave and Xianfo Cave are famous scenic spots in the town.
The Sanxian Temple, Guanyin Temple, Earth Mother Temple and Baoshan Temple are Buddhist temples in the town.

Transport

The County Road Mengxi Road passes across the town.