Wendong Wa Ethnic Township
Etymology
The name "Wen" and "Dong" were place name of Wa language and Dai language, respectively. "Wen" means a stockaded village in Wa language. "Dong" means a village with little flat land.
Administrative division
As of 2016, the township is divided into six villages:
- Xiaozhai (小寨村)
- Bangyou (邦佑村)
- Pasai (帕赛村)
- Shuitang (水塘村)
- Mangnuo (芒糯村)
- Duoyishu (多依树村)
History
In 1940, it came under the jurisdiction of the 6th District. That same year, the 6th District was revoked and the Wendong Township (文东乡) was set up.
After the founding of the Communist State, it was renamed "Wendeng District" (文东区). In 1958, its name was changed to "Wendong Commune" (文东公社). In 1988, Wendong Wa Ethnic Township was officially incorporated.
Geography
Wendong Wa Ethnic Township is located in northern Lancang Lahu Autonomous County. The township shares a border with Shangyun Town to the west and south, Fudong Township to the east, and Shuangjiang County to the north.
The Mangnuo River (芒糯河) and Bangying River (邦英河) flow through the township.
Economy
The economy of the township has a predominantly agricultural orientation, including farming and pig-breeding. Grain, corn, sugarcane, and tea are the economic plants of this region.
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 13,480 | — |
| 2017 | 14,471 | +7.4% |
| Source: | ||
As of 2017, the National Bureau of Statistics of China estimates the township's population now to be 14,471.
| Ethnic groups in 2004 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ethnicity | Population | Percentage |
| Lahu | 895 | 6.6% |
| Han | 4220 | 31.3% |
| Wa | 7014 | 52.0% |
| Yi | 171 | 1.3% |
| Blang | 1163 | 8.6% |
| Other | 17 | 0.1% |
Transportation
The National Highway G214 passes across the township north to south.
References
- ^ Shi Chunyun 2007, p. 57.
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.