Gaoyi Township

Gaoyi Township
高椅乡
Township
A panoramic view of Gaoyi Ancient Village in May 2018
A panoramic view of Gaoyi Ancient Village in May 2018
Gaoyi Township is located in Hunan
Gaoyi Township
Gaoyi Township
Location in Hunan
Coordinates: 26°57′22″N 110°00′52″E / 26.95611°N 110.01444°E / 26.95611; 110.01444
CountryPeople's Republic of China
ProvinceHunan
Prefecture-level cityHuaihua
CountyHuitong County
Incorporated (township)1956
Area
 • Total
99 km2 (38 sq mi)
Population
 (2019)
 • Total
9,220
 • Density93/km2 (240/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+08:00 (China Standard)
Postal code
418318
Area code0745
Chinese name
Simplified Chinese高椅乡
Traditional Chinese高椅鄉
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinGāoyǐ Xiāng

Gaoyi Township (Chinese: 高椅乡) is a rural township in Huitong County, Hunan, China. It is surrounded by Ruoshui Town on the northwest, Tuanhe Town on the southwest, Jinziyan Township on the south, Matang Township on the southeast, and Longchuantang Township on the northeast. As of the 2019 census it had a population of 9220 and an area of 99 square kilometres (38 sq mi).

Administrative division

As of 2023, it has 12 villages:

  • Sanzhou (三洲村)
  • Shuangtan (双滩村)
  • Lingtou (岭头村)
  • Wengjiang Village (翁江村)
  • Hongpo (红坡村)
  • Xuefeng (雪峰村)
  • Huaijian (槐枧村)
  • Wengtao (翁桃村)
  • Wenggao (翁高村)
  • Dengjia (邓家村)
  • Gaoyi (高椅村)
  • Yunmeng (云梦村)

History

During the Republic of China, it belonged to Gaoshi Township (高市乡).[1]

After the Founding of the Communist State, in 1950, it came under the jurisdiction of the 1st District of Huitong County.[1] In June 1955, it became part of Ruoshui District (若水区).[1] It was incorporated as a township named "Wengtao Township" (翁桃乡) in June 1956.[1] In October 1958 it was renamed Ruoshui People's Commune (若水人民公社) and renamed again Wengtao People's Commune (翁桃人民公社) in March 1961 and two months later renamed Gaoyi People's Commune (高椅人民公社) for the third time.[1] In May 1984 it reverted to its former name of Gaoyi Township.[1]

Economy

Gaoyi Township's economy is dominated by tourism and special local products, such as vivipara, fish, orange, peach, bacon, chili sauce, embroidery, and bamboo weaving.[2]

Geography

The Wu River flows through the township.[3]

Demographics

As of 2019, the National Bureau of Statistics of China estimates the township's population now to be 15,528.

Historical population
YearPop.±%
2011 9,219—    
2016 8,865−3.8%
2018 9,274+4.6%
2019 9,220−0.6%
Source: [4]

Culture

Nuo opera is the most influence local theater.[2]

Transportation

Provincial Highway S222 runs through the township.[3]

Attractions

Gaoyi Village, also known as "Gaoyi Ancient Village", is a famous scenic spot in Hunan. The village has been designated as a "Major National Historical and Cultural Site in Hunan" by the State Council of China.[5][6][2]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f Wu, Xianqing 2012, pp. 20–21.
  2. ^ a b c 高椅古村：巫水河畔的“世外桃源”. iFeng (in Chinese). 26 April 2015.
  3. ^ a b Zhang Hong, ed. (2018). 《中国分省系列地图册：湖南》 [Maps of Provinces in China: Hunan] (in Chinese). Xicheng District, Beijing: SinoMaps Press. pp. 160–161. ISBN 978-7-5031-8949-4.
  4. ^ National Bureau of Statistics of China, ed. (2021). 中国县域统计年鉴·2020 [China County Statistical Yearbook in 2020] (in Chinese). Beijing: China Statistical Publishing House. p. 380. ISBN 9787503794735.
  5. ^ Wu, Xianqing 2012, p. 27.
  6. ^ 沉醉高椅. 163.com (in Chinese). 21 September 2014.

Bibliography

  • Wu, Xianqing, ed. (2012). 会同县概况 [General Situation of Huitong County] (in Chinese). Beijing: Nationalities Publishing House. ISBN 978-7-105-12473-2.