Zhegao


Zhegao is a town in Chaohu, Anhui, China. As of the 2017 census it had a population of 34,000 and an area of.

History

In the Warring States period, it was under the jurisdiction of Chu State and then Wu State.
In the Han dynasty, it was under the jurisdiction of Tuogao County of Jiujiang Prefecture.
In the Tang dynasty, it was known as "Tuogao Town" and came under the jurisdiction of Chao County.
In the South Song dynasty, the Song and Jin armies fought in the town, known as the Zhegao War in the history of China.
In 1957, it was incorporated as a town. In 1958 it became a People's Commune. In 1983, it was changed to a township. In 1992, it was upgraded to a town. On 23 July, affected by the continuous heavy rainfall, the water level of the Zhegao River rose and streets of the town were submerged.

Administrative division

As of 2017, the town is divided into two communities and sixteen villages:
  • West Street Community
  • East Street Community
  • Xingba
  • Sanxing
  • Jianhe
  • Sima
  • Gongmin
  • Dashuliu
  • Jieyin'an
  • Jinqi
  • Xinghuo
  • Hepu
  • Ershan
  • Banqiao
  • Datang
  • Wangqiao
  • Wuxing
  • Shuangquan

Geography

The highest point in the town is Mount Fucha which stands above sea level.
Zhegao River passes through the town.

Economy

Rice and wheat are the main food crops in the town. Pigs, vegetables and honey are the main agricultural income.

Transport

The National Highway G312 passes across the town south to north.
G5011 Wuhu-Hefei Expressway is a northwest–southeast highway in the town.
Zhegao railway station serves the town.

Notable people