Ma'an, Huitong County

Ma'an is a town in Huitong County, Hunan, China. As of the 2019 census it had a population of 13,404 and an area of 120.71 km2.

Etymology
It named after Ma'an Mountain.

Administrative division
As of 2021, the town is divided into one community and eleven villages:
 * Qingjiangxi Community
 * Xiangjian
 * Yanglong
 * Huangtu
 * Ma'an
 * Beichang
 * Naoxi
 * Matian
 * Huangjia
 * Tangjia
 * Yinshan
 * Xiaoxikou

History
During the Republic of China, the region belonged to Xinbao Township and Huai'an Township.

After the founding of the Communist State, in November, it came under the jurisdiction of the 2nd District and 3rd District. It was incorporated as a township in June 1956 and renamed Ma'an People's Commune in October 1958. In May 1984 it reverted to its former name of Ma'an Township. In September 2002 it was upgraded to a town.

Geography
The town lies at the northern of Huitong County, bordering Baotian Dong and Miao Ethnic Township to the west, towns of Buzi and Pingcun to the south, Hongjiang to the north, and the town of Jinzhu to the east.

The highest point in the town is Wanghoudong which stands 884 m above sea level. The lowest point is Huangshatang, which, at 565 m above sea level.

The Qingjiang Stream and Naotang Stream, both are tributaries of the Yuan River, pass through the town north to south.

Economy
The local economy is primarily based upon agriculture and forestry. The region has an abundance of gold, antimony, and zinc.

Demographics
As of 2019, the National Bureau of Statistics of China estimates the town's population now to be 13,404.

Transportation
The G65 Baotou–Maoming Expressway passes across the town north to south.

The Jiaozuo–Liuzhou railway crosses the town north to south.