Xianglian Township, Kongtong District, Pingliang City, Gansu Province

Xianglian Township

Xianglian Township, located in the north of Kongtong District, Pingliang City, Gansu Province, is adjacent to Shilipu town in the East, Baimiao town in the south, Zhaihe town in the West and Caofeng town in the north. The total administrative area of Xianglian township is 77.56 square kilometers.

Before 1949, Shizi government office was set up. After 1949, it was changed into Shizi district. In 1958, it was transferred to Caofeng commune. In 1961, Shizi commune was established. In March 1981, it was changed to Xianglian township. At the end of 2018, the registered residence of Xiang Lian township was 7108. As of June 2020, Xianglian township has jurisdiction over 11 administrative villages, and the Township People's government is located in Shizi village.

By the end of 2011, Xianglian Township had 10 commercial outlets and 1 rural market. As of 2018, there was one industrial enterprise in Xianglian township.

Historical evolution

Before 1949, Shizi government office was set up.

After 1949, it was changed into Shizi district.

In 1958, it was transferred to Caofeng commune.

In 1961, Shizi commune was established.

In March 1981, it was changed to Xianglian township.

administrative division

By the end of 2011, Xianglian Township had 11 villagers' committees including Xianglian, Shizi, Xiama, Shangma, Songyuan, Sanli, Xuefeng, Buhe, Caohe, Gaohe and Guandian, and 53 villagers' groups.

As of June 2020, Xianglian township has jurisdiction over 11 administrative villages, and the Township People's government is located in Shizi village.

geographical environment

Location context

Xianglian Township Center is about 106 ° 49 ′ 25.75 ″ E and 35 ° 33 ′ 52.49 ″ n, which is located in the northern highland of Kongtong District, adjacent to Shilipu town in the East, Baimiao town in the south, Zhaihe town in the West and Caofeng town in the north. The maximum distance from east to west is 19 kilometers, and the maximum distance from north to south is 5.5 kilometers, with a total administrative area of 77.56 square kilometers.

topographic features

Xianglian township is characterized by plateau and gully landform, which is typical of Hilly and gully area of Loess Plateau in Eastern Gansu Province. It is an east-west willow shaped residual plateau mountain terrain with high northwest and low southeast, with an altitude of 1200-1600 meters.

climate

Xianglian Township belongs to temperate semi-arid and semi humid climate, which is a typical temperate semi-arid area. It has four distinct seasons: cold and dry in winter, low temperature and less rain and snow; hot summer with summer drought; windy and dry in spring; cool and humid in autumn.

The annual average temperature of Xianglian township is 8.5 ℃, the annual average frost free period is 165 days, the average annual precipitation is 400-466 mm, and the precipitation is mainly concentrated in July to September.

hydrology

There are two tributaries of Jing River, Dalu River and Xiaolu River in Xianglian township.

natural disaster

The main natural disasters in Xianglian township are hail, spring drought, frost and so on.

population

At the end of 2011, the total population of Xianglian township was 7423, all of whom were permanent residents. Among the total population, 3882 were male, accounting for 52.3%; 3541 were female, accounting for 47.7%; 1044 were under 14 years old, accounting for 14.1%; 5489 were 15-64 years old, accounting for 73.9%; 890 were over 65 years old, accounting for 12%. The total population is Han nationality.

In 2011, the birth rate was 2 ‰, the death rate was 2.7 ‰, and the natural growth rate was - 0.7 ‰.

At the end of 2018, the total household registered residence in Xiang Lian township was 7108.

Economics

overview

In 2011, the per capita net income of farmers was 2425 yuan. In 2018, there was one industrial enterprise in Xianglian township.

Agriculture

In 2011, Xianglian Township had 37138 mu of cultivated land, including 27113 mu of mountainous land, 8130 mu of tableland, 1895 mu of river platform land, and 5.4 mu per capita.

The main food crops in Xianglian township are winter wheat and corn, and sorghum, millet, potato, millet, buckwheat, etc. are also planted. The oil crops include flax and winter rape.

In 2011, the added value of agriculture reached 25.3 million yuan, an increase of 3% over 2010; the total grain output reached 8120 tons, an increase of 29% over 2010.

business

At the end of 2011, there were 10 commercial outlets and 1 rural fair in Xianglian township.

social undertakings

Science and technology

By the end of 2011, Xianglian Township had a total of facility agriculture in Sanli and Songyuan, and four thousand mu orchard management demonstration sites in Shangma, Xiama, Xianglian and Shizi.

education

By the end of 2011, there were 9 schools in Xianglian Township, including 1 middle school, 4 complete primary schools, 3 junior primary schools and 1 teaching point. There are 564 students, including 168 middle school students, 396 primary school students and 64 in-service staff. The enrollment rate of school-age children was 100%, and the enrollment rate of middle school age population was 82.3%.

Cultural undertakings

By the end of 2011, there was a comprehensive cultural station and 11 rural libraries in Xianglian township.

medical and health work

By the end of 2011, there were 12 health institutions at all levels in Xianglian Township, including 1 Township Health Center, 23 beds and 21 professional health personnel. There are 8 licensed doctors, 2 nurses and 10 beds.

Sports

By the end of 2011, Xianglian Township had a hardened farmers' sports fitness square, and three villages in Sanli Songyuan and Shizi had a hardened sports fitness field of 450 square meters each, with complete fitness equipment.

social security

In 2011, there were 416 rural minimum living security households with 1061 people, and 147 rural five guarantees.

At the end of 2011, 4686 people in Xianglian Township participated in the social endowment insurance for urban and rural residents

infrastructure

At the end of 2011, Xianglian Township had one urban and rural post office, three telecommunication service outlets, 77% of fixed line telephone penetration, and more than 1200 mobile phone users.

At the end of 2011, 11 villages in Xianglian Township were connected to radio and television. 80% of the farmers have access to satellite TV.

traffic

As of 2007, Xianglian township has completed the road planning of 5 villages along the river, and 4.2 km of new roads have been built in Guandian village.

History and culture

Name and origin

Xianglian village is named after the local legend of Zhao Xianglian.

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