Angsai Township, Zaduo County, Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province

Angsai Village

Angsai Township, subordinate to Zaduo County, Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province, is located in the southeast of Zaduo county. It is adjacent to Yushu County in the East, Nangqian County in the south, jieduo Township and Adou Township in the west, and sahutang town in the north. It is 33 kilometers away from the residence of Zaduo county government, with a total area of 1682.85 square kilometers.

Before the founding of new China, angsai township was the birthplace of gejimeima tribe; in April 1984, angsai commune was renamed angsai township. By the end of 2018, the registered residence population of ang Sai township was 7314. In 2019, angsai Township governs three administrative villages, namely, enthusiasm, surao and niandu, and the people's government is located in yuenigong.

The economy of angsai township is mainly animal husbandry, which is the pillar industry, and Cordyceps sinensis is the main source of income for herdsmen.

Evolution of organizational system

Before the founding of the people's Republic of China, it was the birthplace of the gejimeima tribe. The residence of the tribe was "yuenigong".

On June 1, 1962, the Ansai commune was established from the ligation commune.

In 1963, angsai commune was changed into angsai township.

After 1969, it was also called Aung Sai commune.

In April 1984, Aung Sai commune was renamed Aung Sai township.

administrative division

In 2011, angsai township has three administrative villages, namely, zealous village, surao village and niandu village, and 12 villager groups.

In 2019, angsai Township governs three administrative villages, namely, enthusiasm, surao and niandu, and the people's government is located in yuenigong.

geographical environment

Location context

Angsai township is located in the southeast of Zaduo County, adjacent to Yushu County in the East, Nangqian County in the south, jieduo Township and Adou Township in the west, and sahutang town in the north. It is 33 kilometers away from the government of Zaduo County, with a total administrative area of 1682.85 square kilometers.

topographic features

Angsai township is located in the valley area of Zhaqu River Basin in the upper reaches of Lancang River in the east of Zaduo county. The territory is mainly mountainous, with many Alpine canyons. The mountains account for 80% of the total area of the township. There are 36 peaks with an altitude of more than 5000 meters.

climate

Angsai township has a continental plateau climate. Affected by the geographical environment, the climate is cold throughout the year, with an average annual temperature of 0.8 ℃. There is no obvious difference between the four seasons, only cold and warm. The warm season lasts for 6, 7 and 8 months, while the cold season lasts for 9 months, with an annual precipitation of 490.3 mm.

hydrology

Angsai township has Zhaqu River and ziqu river flowing through the territory.

natural resources

Angsai township is rich in mineral resources such as coal and iron, plant resources such as cypress, Tamarix, Mountain willow, gentian, yellow thorn, black thorn, Cordyceps sinensis and Anemarrhena asphodeloides, and wild animals such as white lipped deer, red deer, otter, sand fox, snow leopard, leopard, red bear, blue horse chicken, snow chicken, lynx, wolf, yellow sheep, rock sheep and rabbit.

population

In 2011, the total population of angsai township was 5874, including 2644 males (45%) and 3230 females (55%), all of whom were Tibetans. In 2011, the birth rate was 17.6 ‰, the death rate was 9.9 ‰, the natural growth rate was 7.7 ‰, and the population density was 3.28 people per square kilometer.

By the end of 2018, the registered residence population of ang Sai township was 7314.

Economics

The economy of angsai township is mainly animal husbandry, which is the pillar industry, and Cordyceps sinensis is the main source of income for herdsmen.

In 2011, there were 1.256 million mu of grassland and 1.425 million mu of grassland in angsai township. In 2011, the total output value of agriculture and animal husbandry in angsai township was 37.913 million yuan. Cattle, sheep and horses are the main animal husbandry. In 2011, there were 37673 livestock in angsai township at the end of the year, including 27342 cattle, 9733 sheep, 598 horses and 21465 school-age female livestock, accounting for 57%. In 2011, there was a veterinary station in angsai Township, and the per capita net income of herdsmen was 2707.2 yuan.

social undertakings

education

At the end of 2011, there were three schools in angsai Township, including one kindergarten, one central school and one primary school. There were 185 students and 13 full-time teachers in angsai township. The illiteracy rate of young and middle-aged people in angsai township was 99.5%. The enrollment rate of school-age children in primary schools was 98.5%, and that of school-age teenagers was 98%. The education scope covered preschool education to primary schools.

Cultural and sports undertakings

At the end of 2011, there was a cultural center station in angsai township. The main sports activities in angsai township are the traditional Jockey Club.

medical and health work

At the end of 2011, there was one health center, three village clinics and 12 rural doctors in angsai Township, and the coverage rate of new rural cooperative medical system reached 99%.

social security

In 2011, the main sports activities in angsai Township were the traditional horse racing club; 975 rural minimum living security objects, 142 five security personnel, 48 elderly people, 44 orphans, and one township nursing home; the coverage rate of new rural endowment insurance was 85%.

traffic

The roads between yonigon, the seat of angsai township government, and sahutong Town, the seat of Zaduo county government, are asphalt roads and cement hardened roads. All villages are connected by gravel roads and rural roads.

History and culture

"Angsai" is a Tibetan transliteration, which means "God of wealth" in Chinese and originates from the name of the tribe.

famous scenery

The main scenic spots in angsai Township include Baihu site, Gujing Hall of Geji tribe, Millennium white tower, Quling temple, etc.