Xiaduopu () is a rural
town
A town is a type of a human settlement, generally larger than a village but smaller than a city.
The criteria for distinguishing a town vary globally, often depending on factors such as population size, economic character, administrative stat ...
in
Ningxiang City,
Hunan Province
Hunan is an inland province in Central China. Located in the middle reaches of the Yangtze watershed, it borders the province-level divisions of Hubei to the north, Jiangxi to the east, Guangdong and Guangxi to the south, and Guizhou and Chon ...
, China. It is surrounded by
Batang Town and
Nantianping Township
Nantianping Township () is a rural Townships of the People's Republic of China, township in Ningxiang, Ningxiang County, Changsha City, Hunan Province, China. It is surrounded by Zifu on the west, Batang, Ningxiang, Batang Town on the north, Donghu ...
on the west,
Jinzhou Town and
Lijingpu Subdistrict on the north,
Wushan Subdistrict and
Bairuopu Town on the east, and
Donghutang Town on the south. As of the 2000 census, it had a population of 35,123 and an area of .
Administrative division
The town is divided into six villages and three community:
* Xiaduopu Community ()
* Gaoxin Community ()
* Fengqiao Community ()
* Xiangshanchong ()
* Tianmanxin ()
* Liudu'an ()
* Xingwang ()
* Changlongxin ()
* Longfuxin ()
Geography
The Xiangshanchong Reservoir () is the largest reservoir and largest water body in the town.
Economy
Peach
The peach (''Prunus persica'') is a deciduous tree first domesticated and Agriculture, cultivated in China. It bears edible juicy fruits with various characteristics, most called peaches and the glossy-skinned, non-fuzzy varieties called necta ...
es are important to the economy.
Culture
Huaguxi
The flower-drum opera or Huaguxi () is a form of Chinese opera originating in Hunan province. Some other provinces, such as Hubei, Anhui, Henan, Shanxi, also have Huaguxi. It is known in China for its earthy quality, and is often referred to as t ...
is the most influence local theater.
Education
* Xiaduopu Town Central Primary School
* Ningxiang No. 12 High School
Transportation
China National Highway 319 runs through the territory of the town, as do Hunan Provincial Highway (S206; ) and three county rural roads. The National Highway 319 continues into
Yiyang City, link Xiaduopu Town to Lijingpu Subdistrict,
Yutan Subdistrict,
Chengjiao Subdistrict,
Jinghuapu Township.
The Provincial Highway S327 runs southeast to west through the town.
The Jinzhou Avenue () passes across the town west to east.
The South Jinzhou Road (), also known as Jintang Road (), runs north to south through the western town.
The County Road X022 travels through central Xiaduopu.
Attractions
Fenghuang Mountain National Forest Park () is a famous scenic spot in the town.
Xiangshan Temple () is a
Buddhist temple
A Buddhist temple or Buddhist monastery is the place of worship for Buddhism, Buddhists, the followers of Buddhism. They include the structures called vihara, chaitya, stupa, wat, khurul and pagoda in different regions and languages. Temples in B ...
in the town.
References
External links
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{{Ningxiang Divisions of Hunan
Divisions of Ningxiang
Ningxiang
Ningxiang () is a county-level city and the 2nd most populous county-level division in the Province of Hunan, China; it is under the administration of the prefecture-level city of Changsha. The city is bordered to the north by Heshan District o ...