Paotuan Dong and Miao Ethnic Township

Paotuan Dong and Miao Ethnic Township is an ethnic township in Huitong County, Hunan, China. As of the 2019 census it had a population of 13,185 and an area of 79.35 km2.

Administrative division
As of 2023, the township is divided into eight villages:
 * Paotuan
 * Zhongxinchang
 * Lizhai
 * Kuaituan
 * Wangjiapan
 * Yantouping
 * Yangwantuan
 * Xintang

History
It belonged to Guangping Township during the Republic of China.

After the founding of the Communist State, in 1950, it came under the jurisdiction of the 5th District of Huitong County. It was incorporated as a township named "Paotuan Township" in June 1956. In October 1958, it became part of Guangping People's Commune. Paotuan People's Commune was split from Guangping People's Commune in March 1961. In May 1984 it reverted to its former name of Paotuan Township. In October 1997 it was named Paotuan Dong and Miao Ethnic Township.

Geography
The township is situated at the west of Huitong County. The township is bordered to the north by Puwen Dong and Miao Ethnic Township, to the east by Qinglang Dong and Miao Ethnic Township, to the south by Guangping Town, and to the west by Tianzhu County.

The highest natural elevation in the township is Tai'an Mountain, elevation 701.6 m.

There are two major rivers in the township: Qingshui River and Guangping River.

Economy
The township's economy is based on agricultural resources.

The region has an abundance of gold.

Demographics
The 2019 census reported the town had a population of 13,185.