Dongping, Ruyuan County

Town in Guangdong, People's Republic of China

Dongping Town

东坪镇

Town

Dongping Town

Location in Guangdong.

Coordinates: 24°51′30″N 113°11′34″E﻿ / ﻿24.85833°N 113.19278°E﻿ / 24.85833; 113.19278
Country| People's Republic of China
Province| Guangdong
Prefecture-level city| Shaoguan
Autonomous county| Ruyuan Yao Autonomous County
Area

• Total

| 332.97 km2 (128.56 sq mi)
Population

(2018)

• Total

| 12,914
• Density| 39/km2 (100/sq mi)
Time zone| UTC+08:00 (China Standard)
Postal code|

512722

Area code| 0755

Dongping (simplified Chinese: 东坪镇; traditional Chinese: 東坪鎮; pinyin: Dōngpíng Zhèn) is a town in Ruyuan Yao Autonomous County, Guangdong, China.[1] As of the 2018 census it had a population of 12,914 and an area of 332.97-square-kilometre (128.56 sq mi).

## Administrative division

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As of 2016, the town is divided into one community and ten villages:

* Longhu Community (龙湖社区)
* Dongtian (东田村)
* Changxi (长溪村)
* Xin (新村)
* Chaping (茶坪村)
* Xiazhai (下寨村)
* Nanshui (南水村)
* Fangwu (方武村)
* Tangpen (汤盆村)
* Longxi (龙溪村)
* Tixia (梯下村)

## History

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In 1983, it was known as Dongping District (东坪区). In 1986, it was renamed "Dongping Township". In 1994, it was upgraded to a town. In 2005, Longnan (龙南镇) was merged into the town.

## Geography

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The town sits at the northwestern Ruyuan Yao Autonomous County. The town shares a border with Luoyang Town to the west, the towns of Bibei and Youxi to the east, Daqiao Town to the north, and Rucheng Town to the south.

The South Water Lake (南水湖) is located in the town. It is the third largest lake in Guangdong. The lake provides drinking water and water for irrigation.

## Economy

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The local economy is primarily based upon agriculture and local industry. The main crops of the region are rice, followed by peanut and vegetables.

## Demographics

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Population censusYear| Pop.| ±%

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2007 | 11,357| —
2018 | 12,914| +13.7%
Source: [1]

As of 2018, the National Bureau of Statistics of China estimates the township's population now to be 12,914.

## Tourist attractions

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The South Water Lake (南水湖) is a popular attraction. The lake provides an attractive setting for many outdoor activities, including fishing, pleasure boating, and hiking.

## Transportation

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The National Highway G323 winds through the town.

## References

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1. ^ a b Jian Ruigang 2008, p. 290.

### Bibliography

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* Jian Ruigang, ed. (2008). "Construction of Town and Township" 乡镇建设. 《乳源瑶族自治县概况》 [General Situation of Ruyuan Yao Autonomous County] (in Chinese). Beijing: Nationalities Publishing House. ISBN 978-7-105-08595-8.

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Township-level divisions of Ruyuan Yao Autonomous County (2018-present)

County seat: Rucheng

9 Towns|

* Bibei (必背镇)
* Dabu (大布镇)
* Daqiao (大桥镇)
* Dongping (东坪镇)
* Guitou (桂头镇)
* Luoyang (洛阳镇)
* Rucheng (乳城镇)
* Yiliu (一六镇)
* Youxi (游溪镇)

2 Townships|

* Tianjingshan Forest Farm (天井山林场)
* Ruyang Forestry Bureau (乳阳林业局)

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