Shuyang, Xianghe County
History
In 1956, the area was incorporated as Chengguan Township (Chinese: 城关乡). In 1958, Chengguan became a people's commune. In 1983, Chengguan People's Commune was replaced by the town of Shuyang.
In 1996, the former townships of Jinxinzhuang (Chinese: 金辛庄乡) and Daluo (Chinese: 大罗乡) were merged into Shuyang.
Geography
Shuyang is located in the western portion of central Xianghe County, along the southern banks of the Chaobai River.
Administrative divisions
Shuyang administers 19 residential communities and 52 administrative villages.
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 59,000 | — |
| 2000 | 67,660 | +14.7% |
| 2002 | 64,900 | −4.1% |
| 2010 | 103,659 | +59.7% |
According to the 2010 Chinese Census, Shuyang's population was 103,659. A 2002 estimate put Shuyang's population at about 64,900. Shuyang's population in 2000 was 67,660, per the 2000 Chinese Census. A 1997 estimate put Shuyang's population at about 59,000.
Transportation
The Tongtang Highway (Chinese: 通唐公路) passes through Shuyang. The Xia'an Highway (Chinese: 夏安公路), which travels from Xiadian in Dachang Hui Autonomous County, to Anping in Xianghe County, also passes through Shuyang.