Tuanhe


Tuanhe is a town in Huitong County, Hunan, China. As of the 2023 census it had a population of 13,929 and an area of.

Administrative division

As of 2021, the town is divided into one community and ten villages:
  • Zhuge Jing Community
  • Tuanhe
  • Mantang
  • Xiangyang
  • Guanzhou
  • Diaotang
  • Nanmu
  • Shengchu
  • Yanchong
  • Zhupo
  • Lipo

    History

It belonged to Fengshan Township during the Republic of China.
After the establishment of the Communist State, in April 1950, it came under the jurisdiction of the 6th District of Huitong County. It was renamed Tuanhe District in May 1955 and was changed to Tuanhe Township in October 1956. In September 1958, it was under the jurisdiction of Shaxi People's Commune and renamed Tuanhe People's Commune in March 1961. It reverted to its former name of Tuanhe Township in May 1984 and was upgraded to a town in October 1995.

Geography

The town is located on the eastern Huitong County. The town is bordered to the north by Ruoshui Town, to the east by Jinziyan Dong and Miao Ethnic Township, to the south by Shaxi Township, and to the west by Lincheng Town.
The highest point in the town is Tianping Mountain which stands above sea level. The lowest point is the bank of Ruoshui River in the village of Guanzhou, which, at above sea level.
Tributaries of Ruoshui River flow through the town.

Economy

The local economy is primarily based upon agriculture and local industry. The region has an abundance of uranium, lead, zinc, and gold.

Demographics

As of 2019, the National Bureau of Statistics of China estimates the town's population now to be 13,929.

Transportation

The Provincial Highway S222 passes across the town north to south.