Menghuan Subdistrict
Menghuan Subdistrict is an urban subdistrict in Mangshi, Yunnan, China. As of the 2017 census it had a population of 171,195 and an area of. It is the political, economic and cultural center of Mangshi City and Dehong Dai and Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture.
Administrative divisions
As of 2010, the subdistrict is divided into 11 communities:- Xinanli Community
- Dongbeili Community
- Tuanjie Community
- Xincun Community
- Jinhua Community
- Jianguo Community
- Bingwu Community
- Sankeshu Community
- Jiaolin Community
- Bingmen Community
- Chengxi Community
Etymology
In Dai language, "Mangshi" is called "Menghuan", which means "the city of dawn". It is said that Gautama Buddha came here just at dawn, so he named it.History
In 2007, Menghuan Subdistrict separated from Mangshi Town.Geography
Mangjiu Reservoir is a reservoir and the largest body of water in the subdistrict. It is very popular for boating, fishing and camping and is home to many residents from other areas of the province during the summer months.Education
Dehong Vocational College is located in the subdistrict.- Secondary school: Dehong No. 1 High School for Nationalities