Zhangfang, Liuyang


Zhangfang Town is a rural town in Liuyang City, Hunan Province, People's Republic of China. As of the 2015 census it had a population of 31,800 and an area of. It borders Daweishan Town in the north, Paibu Town in the east, the towns of Yonghe, Guandu and Dahu in the west, and Xiaohe Township in the south.

Administrative divisions

The town is divided into seven villages and two communities, which include the following areas:
  • Shanghong Community
  • Zhangjiafang Community
  • Baishi Village
  • Chalin Village
  • Fuxi Village
  • Tianxi Village
  • Jiangkou Village
  • Chenqiao Village
  • Renxi Village

Geography

The Xiaoxi River, a river in eastern Liuyang that rises in the town and discharges to Zhushuqiao Reservoir.
The Banli Reservoir is situated at the southwest of the town.
Mount Qixingling is the peak-point at the town, its peak elevation is.
Mount Getengling is in elevation and Mount Litouling is in elevation.

Economy

The economy is supported primarily by farming and ranching.

Education

Language

Mandarin is the official provincial language and local people speak Hakka Chinese.

Transportation

Railway

The Haoji Railway, from Uxin Banner of Inner Mongolia to Ji'an of Jiangxi, through the town.

Expressway

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

Provincial Highway

The Provincial Highway S309, which heads west to Jiangxi and east to Changsha, runs through the town.

Attractions

Honglian Temple is a Buddhist temple in the town.
Chen Zhenren Temple is a Taoist temple in the town.
The Former Residence of Wang Shoudao and the Former Residence of Li Bai are famous scenic spots in the town.

Notable people