Guangping, Huitong County

Guangping is a town in Huitong County, Hunan, China. As of the 2019 census it had a population of 22,594 and an area of 134.03 km2.

Administrative division
As of 2021, the town is divided into one community and twelve villages:
 * Linyuan Community
 * Tielutou
 * Jilang
 * Yangjiadu
 * Guangping
 * Longkong
 * Shijia
 * Suxikou
 * Xilou
 * Yangjiaoping
 * Haopiping
 * Meshao
 * Guangmu

History
It was known as Guangping Township during the Republic of China.

After the establishment of the Communist State, in April 1950, it came under the jurisdiction of the 5th District of Huitong County. In May 1955 it was renamed Guangping District and soon reverted to its former name of Guangping Township in June 1956. In October 1958, it was changed to Guangping People's Commune and reverted to Guangping Township in May 1984. In October 1995 it was upgraded to a town.

Geography
The town is located in the southwest of Huitong County. It shares a border with Tianzhu County to the west, Lianshan Township to the east, Lincheng Town, Qinglang Dong and Miao Ethnic Township and Paotuan Dong and Miao Ethnic Township to the north, and Diling Township to the south.

The highest point is Gaolin Mountain, elevation 860 m.

There are two streams in the town: Diling Stream and Yangjiaoping Stream. The two streams converge at Guangping Village to form Guangping River.

Economy
The main industries in and around the town are farming and forestry.

Demographics
As of 2019, the National Bureau of Statistics of China estimates the town's population now to be 22,594.

Transportation
The Provincial Highway S318 is a northeast–southwest highway in the town.