Shouwang Hui Ethnic Township


Shouwang Township or Shouwang Hui Ethnic Township is a rural ethnic township in Zhaoyang District of Zhaotong, Yunnan, China. As of the 2015 census it had a population of 40,000. It is surrounded by Fenghuang Subdistrict on the north, Buga Hui Ethnic Township and Yongfeng Town on the west, Xiaolongdong Hui and Yi Ethnic Township on the east, and Zhongshui Town of Weining County on the south.

Administrative divisions

The township is divided into 7 villages:
  • Shuijingwan Village
  • Kaizi Village
  • Baxian Village
  • Huluping Village
  • Ganhe Village
  • Liujiahaizi Village
  • Maguizha Village

Geography

Jingfeng Reservoir is a reservoir and the largest body of water in the township.

Climate

The township enjoys a plateau monsoon climate, with an average annual temperature of, total annual rainfall of, a frost-free period of 220 days.

Economy

The main industries in and around the township are forestry and farming.

Religion

The locals believe in Islam and the township has 2 mosques: Baxian Mosque and Songjiashan Mosque, both were originally built in the Qing dynasty.

Transportation

Zhaoyang–Weining Road passes across the town.