Madang Town, Xiahe County, Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Gansu Province

Madang town

Madang Town, belonging to Xiahe County, Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Gansu Province, is located in the northeast of Xiahe County, connecting qu'ao Township in the East, wanggetang town in the south, Ganjia Township in the West and qu'ao Township in the north. The area is 359.37 square kilometers. In 2018, 5715 people registered residence.

In December 1948, Madang Township belonged to Qingshui district. In September 1958, the district and township system was abolished and communization was implemented. From September to November 1983, Madang township was established. In March 2017, the township was removed to build a town. In June 2020, Madang town governs six administrative villages.

In 2018, Madang town has 1 industrial enterprise, 1 industrial enterprise above Designated Size, and 10 comprehensive stores or supermarkets with a business area of more than 50 square meters.

Historical evolution

In December 1948, Madang Township belonged to Qingshui district.

In September 1958, the district and township system was abolished and communization was implemented.

From September to November 1983, Madang township was established.

In March 2017, the township was removed to build a town.

administrative division

At the end of 2011, Madang town had 6 villagers' committees, including Madang, zihezi, Aosai, qielong, Yaxiu and Guoning, and 48 villagers' groups.

In June 2020, Madang town governs six administrative villages: Madang village, zihezi village, Aosai village, Kelong village, Yaxiu village and Guoning village. The town people's government is stationed in Madang village.

geographical environment

Location context

Madang town is located in the northeast of Xiahe County, connecting qu'ao Township in the East, wanggetang town in the south, Ganjia Township in the West and qu'ao Township in the north. The area is 359.37 square kilometers.

topographic features

Madang town is located in the valley of Daxia River, the terrain gradually rises from east to west, from north to south. The terrain is plateau mountain. Dalijia mountain is the main mountain range. Dalijia mountain, the highest peak in the territory, is located at the junction of Ganjia Township, with an altitude of 4100 meters; Daxia River Valley, the lowest point, is located at Aosai village, with an altitude of 2200 meters.

climate

The annual average temperature in Madang town is 4.5 ℃, the average temperature in January is - 7.8 ℃, the extreme minimum temperature is - 27.1 ℃ (January 20, 1963); the average temperature in July is 15.6 ℃, the extreme maximum temperature is 31.8 ℃ (July 20, 1953). The lowest monthly average temperature was - 14.2 ℃ (January 1968), and the highest was 25.2 ℃ (July 1953). The average annual temperature range is 23.4 ℃, and the maximum daily temperature range is 14.4 ℃ (July 14, 1974). The average annual growth period is 253 days, the average annual frost free period is 243 days, the longest is 264 days, the shortest is 194 days. The annual average sunshine hours is 2810.2 hours. The duration above 0 ℃ is 267 days (generally from March 2 to November 28 of the next year). The average annual precipitation is 465 mm. The average annual precipitation days are 110 days, up to 130 days (1978) and at least 104 days (1998). The extreme annual maximum rainfall was 589 mm (1968), and the extreme annual minimum rainfall was 318 mm (1985). The rainfall is concentrated from June to October every year, with the most in August.

hydrology

The river course in Madang town belongs to the Daxia River Basin, covering an area of 64 square kilometers, accounting for 5%. The total length of the river is 128 km, with annual runoff of 35 million cubic meters.

population

At the end of 2011, the total population of Madang town was 5660.

In 2017, there were 5308 permanent residents in Madang town.

In 2018, the population of Ma Dang Town registered residence was 5715.

Economics

In 2011, Madang town had 8900 mu of arable land, 3.18 million mu of available grassland and 3524 mu of forest land. The total agricultural output value reached 15 million yuan, an increase of 11.3% over the previous year, and the agricultural added value was 1.7 million yuan, accounting for 0.7% of GDP. Wheat is the main food crop, producing 772.7 tons of grain, 136.5 kg per capita. The main economic crops are oil crops, with a planting area of 940 Mu and an output of 106 tons. Animal husbandry mainly raises pigs, sheep and cattle, 390 pigs, 376 at the end of the year; 12700 sheep, 34600 at the end of the year; 1214 cattle, 2422 at the end of the year, 421.5 tons of meat, including 20.9 tons of pork, 159 tons of beef, 241.6 tons of mutton; the total output value of animal husbandry is 12 million yuan, accounting for 80% of the total agricultural output value, and the per capita net income of farmers is 2871 yuan.

In 2018, Madang town has 1 industrial enterprise, 1 industrial enterprise above Designated Size, and 10 comprehensive stores or supermarkets with a business area of more than 50 square meters.

social undertakings

Cultural undertakings

At the end of 2011, there was a cultural station in Madang town with a building area of 80 square meters, seven public libraries with a building area of 280 square meters, a collection of 1400 books, and a comprehensive coverage rate of 97.2%.

education

At the end of 2011, there was one primary school in Madang Town, with 640 students and 35 full-time teachers. The enrollment rate of school-age children in primary school was 95%; the enrollment rate of middle school-age population was 90.1%; the enrollment rate of primary school to primary school was 100%; the coverage rate of nine-year compulsory education reached 99%; there were two private schools and educational institutions at all levels.

medical and health work

At the end of 2011, there were 5 medical and health institutions at all levels in Madang Town, including 1 health center and 4 beds, including 4 beds in public health institutions. There are 18 professional health personnel, including 7 licensed practitioners, 3 licensed assistant doctors, 8 registered nurses, 0 incidence rate of statutory infectious diseases, 91% rural drinking water safety, 5600 new rural cooperative medical care, and 99% participation rate.

social security

In 2011, there were 525 rural minimum living security households in Madang Town, with 1964 people, and the expenditure was 1.721 million yuan, an increase of 25.1% over the previous year, and the monthly per capita was 73 yuan, an increase of 28.1% over the previous year; the expenditure of 14 rural five guarantees was 30000 yuan, an increase of 32.1% over the previous year; the expenditure of 15 rural five guarantees was 31000 yuan, an increase of 41.5% over the previous year; 61 rural medical assistance people were subsidized by the civil affairs department The number of people who participated in the cooperative medical system in 2003 was 100000 yuan, an increase of 35.2% over the previous year; the number of people who participated in the rural temporary relief in 1241 was 230000 yuan, an increase of 50.1% over the previous year. 861 people were affected by natural disasters, 1241 people were transferred and resettled in emergency, 231 mu of crops were affected, 5 houses collapsed, direct economic loss was 860000 yuan, and disaster relief expenditure was 210000 yuan, an increase of 47.2% over the previous year.

traffic

In 2011, there was 213 National Highway in Madang Town, with 12.8 kilometers of two-way single lane. The total passenger volume was 18000, and the total freight volume was 11000 tons.