Baimatan Town, Huanglong County, Yan'an City, Shaanxi Province

Baimatan town

Baimatan town belongs to Huanglong County, Yan'an City, Shaanxi Province. Located in the southeast mountain area of Huanglong County, it is the source of water, at the foot of Guanshan. It is adjacent to Xuefeng township of Hancheng in the East, huangfuzhuang town of Heyang County of Weinan City in the south, Shibao town in the southwest, and Getai Township in the north of Daling mountains. The maximum distance from east to west is 25.2 km, and the maximum distance from north to south is 29.4 km, with a total area of 453.07 square kilometers.

Baimatan town has a national 3A scenic spot, one shendaoling scenic spot and one Nanchi temple.

As of June 2020, baimatan town has one community and eight administrative villages. As of 2018, the population of Baima town registered residence was 6916. In 2011, the total agricultural output value of baimatan town was 55.236 million yuan, and the per capita net income of farmers was 4419 yuan.

Historical evolution

In ancient times, it was a pastureland with a lot of white horses. The town is named after the village.

In 1935, it was under the jurisdiction of Qibao and Babao in Fuyuan Township, Hancheng County, and Jiubao in Xuefeng township.

In 1948, it was incorporated into the first district of Huanglong county.

In 1952, it was divided into some townships from jiangjunmiao district.

In 1956, it was reduced to five townships.

In 1958, Jiaolong commune was established under the original name of baimatan Jiaolong town. In the same year, Jiaolong commune, Yuejin commune, rocket commune and Jinxing commune were merged into "baimatan commune".

In 1959, due to the abolition of the organizational system of Huanglong County, it was transferred to Hancheng county.

In 1961, Huanglong county system was restored, and Baiyu, Shimen and Hongshiya were designated.

In 1964, Shimen commune was incorporated into baimatan commune.

In July 1984, it was changed into baimatan township; in October of the same year, it was changed into baimatan town.

In 2011, Boyu township was abolished and merged into baimatan town.

administrative division

By the end of 2011, baimatan town had 14 administrative villages, including baimatan, Shimen, Goukou, Linghuo, Xigoukou, yaotou, Shenyu, luanshitan, Hebei, hexipo, Baiyu, luanmake, Wangzhuang and Shike, with 79 villager groups.

As of June 2020, baimatan town has one community and eight administrative villages. The people's government is stationed in baimatan village.

geographical environment

Location context

Baimatan town is located in the southeast mountainous area of Huanglong County, the source of water, at the foot of Guanshan. It is adjacent to Xuefeng township of Hancheng in the East, huangfuzhuang town of Heyang County of Weinan City in the south, Shibao town in the southwest, and Getai Township in the north of Daling mountains. The maximum distance from east to west is 25.2 km, and the maximum distance from north to south is 29.4 km, with a total area of 453.07 square kilometers.

topographic features

Baimatan town is located in the southernmost edge of the structural basin in Northern Shaanxi, with high terrain in the northwest and low terrain in the southeast. The basic features of the terrain are mountains and rivers. Four big rivers are distributed throughout the whole area. The mountains are big and deep, and the mountains are steep. The highest point in the territory is located in shilingzhaizi, daling, which is also the highest point in Huanglong County, with an altitude of 1783.5 meters; the lowest point is located in baiyangshuzui, which is also the lowest point in Huanglong County, with an altitude of 643.8 meters.

Climatic characteristics

The climate of baimatan town is warm temperate continental monsoon climate, which is characterized by warm and pleasant climate and sufficient light. The annual average frost free period is 210 days, which is similar to that in Guanzhong area of Shaanxi Province. In the western mountainous area, the mountain is high and the ditch is deep, the frost free period is short, and the climate is cold; the annual average temperature is 8.2 ℃, the average temperature in January is - 17 ℃, and the average temperature in July is 36.7 ℃. The annual average precipitation is 600 mm, and the rainfall is concentrated from July to October, with the most in September.

Water system hydrology

The rivers in baimatan town belong to the Yellow River Basin. The main rivers are Sushui River and baiyuchuan River, with a total flow length of 50.6 kilometers and a total drainage area of 560.7 square kilometers. They all flow out of the county into Hancheng and into the Yellow River. Sushui River, the largest river in the territory, has an average annual flow of 2.3 cubic meters per second, a flow rate of 0.6 meters per second, a river elevation difference of 387 meters, a river gradient of 6 ‰, and an average annual runoff of 70 million cubic meters. The main tributaries are gaotouchuan, qinghuachuan, Xichuan (also known as langergou) and miaohouchuan river.

natural resources

Baimatan town is rich in forest resources with a forest coverage rate of 91.6%. The territory is rich in animal and plant resources. There are more than 70 species of dominant trees such as Pinus tabulaeformis, Populus davidiana, Betula Platycladus, and rare tree species such as Pinus bungeana and Acer truncatum. There is a national first-class protected animal leopard, and it is also an important habitat for brown eared pheasant.

population

By the end of 2011, the total population of baimatan town was 7345, including 1048 permanent residents, with an urbanization rate of 14.3%. There are 176 floating population. In the total population, there are 4378 males, accounting for 59.6%, and 2967 females, accounting for 40.4%. 955 people are under 14 years old, accounting for 13%; 5215 people are 15-64 years old, accounting for 71%; 1175 people are over 65 years old, accounting for 16%. In 2011, the birth rate was 4.6 ‰, the death rate was 7.7 ‰, and the natural growth rate was - 3.1 ‰. The population density is 16 per square kilometer.

As of 2018, the population of Baima town registered residence was 6916.

Economics

overview

In 2011, the per capita net income of farmers in baimatan town was 4419 yuan.

primary industry

In 2011, the total agricultural output value of baimatan town was 55.236 million yuan. The area of agricultural cultivated land is 18000 mu, the area of available grassland is 2967 mu, and the area of forest land is 57000 mu.

The main food crops in baimatan town are corn and wheat. In 2011, baimatan town produced 8260 tons of grain. The main economic crops are walnut, pepper and chestnut. In 2011, the output of walnut, pepper and chestnut in baimatan town was 1050 tons, 120 tons and 230 tons respectively.

Baimatan Town animal husbandry to raise pigs, cattle, sheep, poultry based. In 2011, there were 2686 live pigs in baimatan Town, including 3035 live pigs; 1604 cattle, including 898 live pigs; 1349 sheep, including 935 live pigs; and 16200 poultry, including 13300 live pigs.

By the end of 2011, baimatan town had 87 large agricultural machinery and 100% small agricultural machinery.

the secondary industry

In 2018, there were four industrial enterprises in baimatan town.

the service sector; the tertiary industry

By the end of 2011, baimatan town had 81 commercial outlets and 155 commercial employees. There are 2 rural fairs.

By the end of 2011, there were 20 hotels, hostels and guest houses with 130 beds in baimatan town. In 2011, baimatan town received 76000 tourists, an increase of 22% over the previous year, and its tourism income was 4 million yuan, an increase of 41.3% over the previous year.

By the end of 2011, there were two financial institutions in baimatan Town, postal savings office and Rural Credit Union. The deposit balance of financial institutions was 20.23 million yuan, an increase of 34.1% over the previous year and 5.14 million yuan over the beginning of the year; the loan balance was 17.06 million yuan, a decrease of 34% over the previous year and a decrease of 4.35 million yuan over the beginning of the year. The balance of residents' savings deposits was 18.28 million yuan, an increase of 46% over the previous year and 5.77 million yuan over the beginning of the year.

In 2018, baimatan town has 10 comprehensive stores or supermarkets with a business area of more than 50 square meters.

Transportation

The 304 provincial road runs through baimatan town. By the end of 2011, the total length of roads under the jurisdiction of baimatan town was 52.2 km, and the asphalt roads of "village to village" were basically realized. By the end of 2011, baimatan town had 1 kilometer long roads and 2 bridges, with a total length of 22 meters.

social undertakings

Cultural undertakings

By the end of 2011, baimatan town had 1 cultural institution, 3 cultural squares, 103 digital films, 14 village culture rooms and 14 rural libraries, with a construction area of 1000 square meters and a collection of more than 98000 books. There are 9 cultural practitioners, all of whom belong to public institutions. Folk arts with local characteristics include "festive gongs and drums", "Yangko", "Qin opera", "misty", "embroidery", "paper cutting" and "root carving".

By the end of 2011, baimatan town had 73 kilometers of cable TV network, 117 kilometers of cable lines, 938 cable TV users and 63.8% of cable TV coverage. The comprehensive coverage rate of radio and television is 100%, and that of rural radio and television is 93%. Each of the 14 villages has a distance education platform.

education

By the end of 2011, there were 3 kindergartens (institutes) in baimatan Town, with 341 kindergarten children and 22 full-time teachers; 2 primary schools, with 381 students and 52 full-time teachers, and the enrollment rate of primary school-age children was 100%; 1 junior middle school, with 321 students and 38 full-time teachers, and the enrollment rate of junior middle school-age population, the enrollment rate of primary school to primary school and the coverage rate of nine-year compulsory education were 100%.

Science and technology

By the end of 2011, there were 318 scientific and technological talents in baimatan Town, including 75 professional and technical talents, 16 management talents, 14 skilled talents and 213 rural practical talents.

public health

By the end of 2011, there were 13 medical and health institutions at all levels in baimatan Town, including 2 health centers, 11 village clinics and 9 hospital beds. There were 14 health professionals, including 7 licensed doctors, 4 licensed assistant doctors and 3 registered nurses. On average, there are 2 health technicians and 1.5 licensed (Assistant) doctors per 1000 people. In 2011, the medical institutions in baimatan town (above outpatient department) completed 24 000 person times of diagnosis and treatment,