Xiangda Town, Nangqian County, Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province

Xiangda town

Xiangda Town, subordinate to Nangqian County, Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province, is located in the east of the central part of the county, on the Bank of Zhaqu River in the upper reaches of Lancang River, bordering Maozhuang Township in the East, baizha Township in the south, Zhuxiao Township in the west, Juela Township and xiaxiaxiu Township in Yushu County in the north, 168 kilometers away from Jiegu Town, the capital of the prefecture. The area is 1364.3 square kilometers. In 2018, 23072 people registered residence.

Before the Wei and Jin Dynasties, it was the land of Qiang, and later it belonged to the state of Duomi and the state of Supi. The Tang Dynasty was under the jurisdiction of the Tubo regime. The Southern Song Dynasty was under the jurisdiction of the head of Nangqian tribe until the Qing Dynasty. At the beginning of the Republic of China, it was subordinate to the Qinghai administrative officer and Ninghai garrison envoy. In 1917, it was under the jurisdiction of Yushu. In 1929, it was under the jurisdiction of Yushu county. In 1933, it was under the jurisdiction of Nangqian county. In 1952, zajishog (District) was established. In 1959, Zaji commune was established. In 1963, Xiangda township was established. In 1972, Xiangda commune was established. In 1984, Xiangda township was restored. On October 15, 2001, Xiangda township was abolished and Xiangda town was established. As of October 2019, Xiangda town has 8 communities and 12 administrative villages.

In 2011, the arable land area of Xiangda town was 144000 mu, the main food crops were highland barley, potato, Daphne genkwa root and pea, and the main animal husbandry was yak.

Historical evolution

Before the Wei and Jin Dynasties, it was the land of Qiang, and later it belonged to the state of Duomi and the state of Supi.

The Tang Dynasty was under the jurisdiction of the Tubo regime. The Southern Song Dynasty was under the jurisdiction of the head of Nangqian tribe until the Qing Dynasty.

At the beginning of the Republic of China, it was subordinate to the Qinghai administrative officer and Ninghai garrison envoy.

In 1917, it was under the jurisdiction of Yushu.

In 1929, it was under the jurisdiction of Yushu county.

In 1933, it was under the jurisdiction of Nangqian county.

In 1952, zajishog (District) was established.

In 1959, Zaji commune was established.

In 1963, Xiangda township was established.

In 1972, Xiangda commune was established.

In 1984, Xiangda township was restored.

On October 15, 2001, Xiangda township was abolished and Xiangda town was established.

administrative division

At the end of 2011, Xiangda town had eight communities, namely Zhatang, yanglongka, gedongyong, tangsayong, chakatang, naowulaze, Chaka and Samana, and 12 villagers' committees, namely Xiangda, Bami, qianmai, qianduo, lazong, dongcaixi village, lengri, duochang, Daqiao, Kangda, jiangka and Qingtu.

As of October 2019, Xiangda town has 8 communities: zhichaka community, chakatang community, yanglongka community, gedongyong community, tangsayong community, Samana community, naowulaze community and zhaxitang community; 12 administrative villages: Bami village, Qingtu village, dongcaixi village, lazong village, Daqiao village, jiangka village, Chada village, duochang village, lengri village, qianmai village, qianduo village and Xiangda village Village.

geographical environment

Location context

Xiangda town is located in the east of the central part of the county, on the Bank of Zhaqu River in the upper reaches of Lancang River, bordering Maozhuang Township in the East, baizha Township in the south, Zhuxiao Township in the west, Juela Township and xialaxiu Township in Yushu County in the north, 168 kilometers away from Jiegu Town, the capital of the state. The area is 1364.3 square kilometers.

topographic features

Xiangda town is located in the eastern part of the Qinghai Tibet Plateau, with Hengduan Mountains in the south. There are many mountains in the town, with overlapping peaks. The area is divided and surrounded by mountains, with an average altitude of 3643.7 meters.

climate

Xiangda town has a humid climate in the plateau sub frigid zone. The annual average temperature is 3.8 ℃, the average temperature in the coldest month (January) is - 6.6 ℃, the average temperature in the warmest month (July) is 13.2 ℃, the extreme maximum temperature is 23 ℃, and the extreme minimum temperature is - 25.8 ℃. The annual precipitation is 527.3 mm.

hydrology

Xiangda town is rich in surface water resources. Zhaqu in the upper reaches of Lancang River and xiangqu in its tributaries run through the whole town.

natural disaster

Affected by the plateau climate, Xiangda town has poor natural conditions. The main natural disasters are drought, hail, frost, snow and so on.

natural resources

Xiangda town is rich in mineral resources. The proven mineral deposits include gold, silver, copper, iron, lead, coal and so on. Grassland is the main land resource.

population

At the end of 2011, the total population of Xiangda town was 14140, including 13545 in agriculture and animal husbandry. Among the total population, there are 6830 males, accounting for 48.3%, and 7310 females, accounting for 51.7%.

In 2017, there were 24612 permanent residents in Xiangda town.

In 2018, the population of 23072 people in the town of Xiang Da registered residence.

Economics

In 2011, Xiangda town had 144000 mu of arable land, 16.63 million mu of available grassland and 4.22 million mu of forest land. The main food crops were highland barley, potato, Daphne genkwa root and pea. Oats and other forages were planted, and yaks were raised in animal husbandry.

traffic

In 2011, there was 214 national highway passing through Xiangda Town, leading to the county and township highways, with convenient transportation.

social undertakings

education

At the end of 2011, there were four schools in Xiangda Town, namely, Jixue, Qingtu primary school, qianduo primary school and Daqiao Unilever primary school.

medical and health work

At the end of 2011, there were 1 township health center and 12 medical clinics in Xiangda town. The qualified rate of safe drinking water in rural areas was 100%, and the number of participants in the new rural cooperative medical system was 15334, with the participation rate of 100%.

radio and television

At the end of 2011, 12 villages in Xiangda town were all equipped with TV village to village satellite receivers, so that every household can listen to and watch radio and television.

Post and telecommunication

At the end of 2011, there was one post office and one agency in Xiangda town.