Maguan Town, Shengsi County, Zhejiang Province

Maguan town

Maguan Town, a town that has been abolished in Shengsi County, Zhejiang Province, China. It covers an area of 9.54 square kilometers and has a total population of 6396 (1985). There are 88 islands in the jurisdiction of Maguan Town, of which two are inhabited, namely Maji island and Xugong island. Maguan town government is located in guanmastiff village. On January 19, 2001, it merged with the original Caiyuan Town, Jinping Township and LvHua township to form a new Caiyuan town.

Jurisdiction

Maguan town governs Zhongxing community, labor community, guan'ao village, xiaoguan'ao village, Shizhu village, Maji village and Xugong village.

Historical evolution

In 1934, the township of shimaguan was established. Around 1950, Maguan Township governed guanao village, Shizhu village, Maji village, Xugong village and gaochangwan. In 1953, Shizhu village and gaochangwan were assigned to Jihu Township, while Xugong township was set up in Xugong village. In 1956, Xugong village and Shizhu village returned to Maguan township. In December 1984, it was changed into Maguan town. On January 19, 2001, it merged with the original Caiyuan Town, Jinping Township and LvHua township to form a new Caiyuan town.