Mangshi Town



Mangshi Town is an urban town  in Mangshi, Yunnan, China. As of the 2017 census it had a population of 46,223 and an area of 359 km2. It borders Xiangda Township and Longshan Town in the north and east, and FengpingTown and Xuangang Township in the west and south.

Administrative division
As of December 2015, the town is divided into 10 villages:
 * Dawan (大湾村)
 * Songshuzhai (松树寨村)
 * Manghe (芒核村)
 * Lahuai (拉怀村)
 * Huixian (回贤村)
 * Zhongdong (中东村)
 * Xiadong (下东村)
 * Xiangguntang (象滚塘村)
 * Hexinchang (河心场村)
 * Yunmao (云茂村)

History
Mangshi was incorporated as a town in 1954, after the establishment of the Communist State.

In 1969, it was renamed "Dongfanghong Commune".

In 1984 it reverted to its former name of "Mangshi Town".

In 2005, Chengjiao Town and Guntang Township  were incorporated into the town.

In 2007, Menghuan Subdistrict separated from Mangshi Town.

Geography
Mangshi Town located in northern Mangshi city.

The highest point in the town is Mount Beiyin, which, at 2377 m above sea level. The lowest point is Guangmu Village which stands 807 m above sea level.

The Nannai River, Manggang River , Huyang River , Shaozhi River and Banguo River  flow through the town.

Climate
The town is in the tropical basin climate zone, with an average annual temperature of 19.5 C, a frost-free period of 365 days and annual average sunshine hours in 2000 to 2452 hours. Summer is not hot, winter is not cold. The highest temperature is 36.2 C, and the lowest temperature is -0.6 C.

Economy
Jewelry is the main source of local economy.

Mangshi Economic Development Zone is located in the town.

Education

 * Mangshi Central Primary School
 * Mangshi No. 1 School
 * Mangshi Suburban Middle School
 * Mangshi Minzu High School

Attractions
Menglongsha Park is a public urban park in the town.

Zhe'anyin Temple, Wuyun Temple and Puti Temple (菩提寺) are Buddhist temples in the town.

Mengbana Garden is an AAAA-level scenic spot in the town.

Transportation
The National Highway G320 passes across the town.