Yonghe, Liuyang


Yonghe Town is a rural town in Liuyang City, Hunan Province, People's Republic of China. It is surrounded by the towns of Guandu and Zhangfang on the north, Yanxi Town on the northwest, Gugang Town on the west, Xiaohe Township on the east, and the towns of Gaoping and Zhonghe on the south. As of the 2015 census it had a population of 40,000 and an area of. Qibaoshan Township was merged to Yonghe town on November 18, 2015.

Administrative divisions

The town is divided into 10 villages and one community, which include the following areas:
  • Juxiang Community
  • Jiacheng Village
  • Shijia Village
  • Jinpen Village
  • Jingquan Village
  • Tieshan Village
  • Shizishan Village
  • Shengping Village
  • Zengjiatai Village
  • Qibaoshan Village

Geography

The Daxi River, flows northeast to southwest through the town.
The Zhushuqiao Reservoir is the largest body of water in the town. The reservoir provides drinking water and water for irrigation.
Mount Tianyan is situated at the town, its peak elevation is.

Economy

Yonghe Town's economy is based on nearby mineral resources, such as chrysanthemum stone, meerschaum, copper, iron, and phosphorus.

Education

Nowadays, Yonghe Town has two public middle school: Yonghe Middle School, as well as Qibaoshan Middle School.

Transportation

County Road

The County Road X003 runs through the town.

Expressway

The Changsha–Liuyang Expressway, from Changsha, running through the towns of Dongyang, Jiaoxi, Gugang, Sankou, Guandu, Zhangfang to Jiangxi.

Railway

The Liling–Liuyang railway 's terminus is located in the town. It was removed in 2004.

Attractions

The main attractions are the Grand House of Li Family and White Horse Isle Wetland.

Notable people