Banhong Township
Name
The word Banhong is transliteration in Dai language. "Ban" means level ground and "Hong" means banyan.
History
Historically, Banhong was a tribal settlement. In 1891, the Qing government bestowed on Hu Yushan (Chinese: 胡玉山) the title "Tudusi". On June 18, 1941, the west of the Banhong Village belonged to Burma. After the establishment of the Communist State, Banhong District was established. The last Tusi is Hu Zhonghua (Chinese: 胡忠华). On January 25, 1960, China and Burma sign bilateral boundary division agreements, the boundary of the two countries was determined. In 1968 it was renamed Banhong Commune and then Wuyi Commune in the next year. It was upgraded to a township in 1988.
Administrative division
As of 2017, the township is divided into 6 villages: Banhong (Chinese: 班洪), Mangku (Chinese: 芒库), Gongkan (Chinese: 公坎), Fugong (Chinese: 富公), Banmo (Chinese: 班莫), and Nanban (Chinese: 南板).
Geography
The highest point in the township is Mount Wokan which stands 2,605 metres (8,547 ft) above sea level. The lowest point is Fabao, which, at 600 metres (2,000 ft) above sea level.
The Mangku River and Xinya River, tributaries of the Nu River, flow through the township.
The township enjoys a subtropical humid monsoon climate, with an average annual temperature of 20.9 °C (69.6 °F) and an average rainfall of 1,957.4-millimetre (77.06 in).
Economy
Natural rubber, cassava, tea, walnuts and rapeseed are major cash crops.
Attractions
Nangun River Natural Protection Area (Chinese: 南滚河自然保护区) is a national nature reserve in the township.
Education
The township has 6 primary schools and 1 middle school.
Transportation
The Nancang Road passes across the township.
References
- ^ "International Boundary Study No. 42 – Burma-China Boundary" (PDF). US DOS. 30 November 1964. p. 8. Archived from the original (PDF) on 31 January 2020. Retrieved 17 September 2020.
Burmese territory was transferred to China (59 miles at Hpimaw and 73 miles at Panglao-Panghung)
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