Rentian, Fujian


Rentian, formerly known as Taiping, is a town in Shanghang County, Longyan, in southwestern Fujian province, China. The town spans an area of, and has a hukou population of 24,985 as of 2018.

Geography

The town is bordered by to the north and to the south. The runs through the town. 76.9% of the town is forested.

Administration

The town administers 18 administrative villages:
  • Taihu
  • Huahou
  • Zhutian
  • Shipai
  • Dayan
  • Nankeng
  • Yekeng
  • Caikeng
  • Guantian
  • Meizhen
  • Changtan
  • Butou
  • Liansi
  • Fenglang
  • Lougang
  • Fengshan
  • Zhenqi
  • Qikeng

Economy

As of 2018, the town's primary sector totaled ¥425 million, the secondary sector totaled ¥253 million, and the tertiary sector totaled ¥1.019 billion.
Mineral resources in the town include molybdenum, iron, rare earth elements, manganese, and kaolinite.
Rentian's major crops include pomelo, lemon, and camellia.

Culture

Many of the town's inhabitants are Hakka, with the six prominent Hakka clans in the town being the Liu, the You, the Huang, the Liu, the Qiu, and the Chen.

Transportation

Fujian Provincial Highway 309 runs north to south thru the town.

Notable people