Fazhanhe Hani Ethnic Township
Etymology
The township named after Fazhan River (发展河), which flows through the region.
Administrative division
As of 2016, the township is divided into four villages:
- Fazhanhe (发展河村)
- Mengnai (勐乃村)
- Heishan (黑山村)
- Yingpan (营盘村)
History
Formerly known as "Yingpan District" (营盘区), it came under the jurisdiction of Dayakou Tudusi (大雅口土都司) in the Qing dynasty (1644–1911).
In 1940, it belonged to the 3rd District and then became Xinya Township (新雅乡).
In 1949, it was under the jurisdiction of Ningjiang County (宁江县). After Ningjiang County was revoked in 1953, it was renamed "Yingpan District". In 1971 its name was changed to "Yingpan Commune" (营盘公社). It was formed as a township in 1988.
Geography
The township is situated at southeastern Lancang Lahu Autonomous County. It borders Nuozhadu Town in the north and northeast, Town in the east, Menghai County in the south and east, Huimin Town in the southwest, and Jiujing Hani Ethnic Township in the west.
There are over five rivers and streams in the township, such as Fazhan River (发展河), Mengsong River (勐宋河), Manghong River (芒红河), Nankang River (南抗河), and Mengnai River (勐乃河).
Economy
The economy of the township is mainly based on agriculture, including farming and pig-breeding. Tea, sugarcane, and fruit are the economic plants of this region.
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 15,215 | — |
| 2017 | 15,884 | +4.4% |
| Source: | ||
As of 2017, the National Bureau of Statistics of China estimates the township's population now to be 15,884.
| Ethnic groups in 2004 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ethnicity | Population | Percentage |
| Hani | 5075 | 33.4% |
| Lahu | 4945 | 32.5% |
| Han | 4092 | 26.9% |
| Yi | 842 | 5.5% |
| Dai | 209 | 1.4% |
| Other | 52 | 0.3% |
Transportation
The National Highway G214 passes across the township north to south.
References
- ^ Shi Chunyun 2007, p. 54.
Bibliography
- Shi Chunyun, ed. (2007). "Administrative divisions" 行政区划. 《澜沧拉祜族自治县概况》 [General Situation of Lancang Lahu Autonomous County] (in Chinese). Beijing: Nationalities Publishing House. ISBN 978-7-105-08556-9.