Anchong Township, Yushu City, Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province

Anchong Township

An Chong Township, belonging to Yushu City, Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Qinghai Province, is located in the north of Yushu city. The north and East separated Tianhe from the Sai ho township of Chengduo County, East Lianzhong Da Xiang, West and south to Long Bao town. In 2018, the area was 926.6 square kilometers, and the registered residence population was 6378.

In November 1958, it was set up from anlongshauge. In September 1959, it was renamed anchong commune, under the jurisdiction of Jiangnan county. In July 1962, Jiangnan county was abolished and returned to Yushu county. In 1984, it was changed to anchong township. As of October 2019, anchong village has jurisdiction over laze village, jiela village, Burang village, Yeji village and laiye village.

The animal husbandry in anchong township is mainly for raising cattle, horses and sheep. In 2011, there were 48170 heads of various livestock on hand at the end of the year, including 26036 cattle, 159 horses and 21975 sheep. The per capita net income of farmers and herdsmen in anchong township was 3432.8 yuan.

Historical evolution

In November 1958, it was set up from anlongshauge.

In September 1959, it was renamed anchong commune, under the jurisdiction of Jiangnan county.

In July 1962, Jiangnan county was abolished and returned to Yushu county.

In 1984, it was changed to anchong township.

administrative division

By the end of 2011, anchong Township had jurisdiction over 5 administrative villages of Jila, laze, Yeji, laiye and Burang, and 23 production cooperatives.

As of October 2019, anchong village has jurisdiction over laze village, jiela village, Burang village, Yeji village and laiye village. The people's government is stationed in laze village.

geographical environment

Location context

Anchong Township, located in the north of Yushu City, faces saihe township of Chengduo County across Tongtian River in the north and East, Zhongda Township in the East, Longbao town in the West and south, covering an area of 926.6 square kilometers.

topographic features

Anchong township is a high mountain gorge zone, with an average altitude of 3900 meters.

climate

Anchong township has a continental plateau climate, with an average annual temperature of 2.6 ℃, an extreme minimum temperature of - 28.9 ℃, an extreme maximum temperature of 24.4 ℃, and an annual precipitation of 633 mm.

population

At the end of 2011, the total population of anchong township was 5773, including 2819 males and 2954 females, of which the majority were Tibetans.

In 2018, 6378 people registered residence in an Chong Village.

Economics

The agriculture and animal husbandry in anchong township is the pillar industry, and the sideline industry is Cordyceps sinensis; the cultivated land area is 10710 mu, 1.9 mu per capita; the available grassland area is 1156000 mu, including 611000 mu in cold season and 545000 mu in warm season.

In 2011, the planting area of crops in anchong township was 10526 mu, including 8726 mu of grain, 127 mu of oil, and 1673 mu of other crops.

Animal husbandry in anchong township is mainly for raising cattle, horses and sheep. In 2011, there were 48170 heads of various livestock on hand at the end of the year, including 26036 cattle, 159 horses and 21975 sheep.

In 2011, an animal husbandry and veterinary station was built in anchong township; the per capita net income of farmers and herdsmen was 3432.8 yuan; in 2011, a small number of shops sold daily necessities.

social undertakings

education

At the end of 2011, there was a central boarding primary school in anchong Township, with an area of 12628.9 square meters, a 200 meter plastic track stadium and 200 students.

medical and health work

At the end of 2011, there was a central health center in anchong township.

Post and telecommunication

At the end of 2011, there were 2 Tongtong villages in anchong Township, with mobile communication network covering some villages.

traffic

Anchong township has 4 roads in tongcun and Shashi villages.

History and culture

Anchong township is a place where Tibetan silversmiths are concentrated. The folk crafts of making Tibetan ornaments and making Tibetan knives have a long history and are well-known in Yushu area. The folk handmade carved patterns, such as lady's belt and Tibetan knives, are inlaid with jewelry. Most of them are silver-plated, beautiful in shape, exquisite in design and exquisite in workmanship. The history of making Tibetan knives can be traced back to 500 years ago Due to its long history of craft, exquisite material selection, unique style, ethnic style and local characteristics, chongzang Dao enjoys a high reputation in Tibetan areas and is known as the "hometown of Tibetan Dao".