Pingcun

Pingcun is a town in Huitong County, Hunan, China. As of the 2019 census it had a population of 23,090 and an area of 76.68 km2.

Administrative division
As of 2021, the town is divided into three communities and twelve villages:
 * Fengxiangling Community
 * Yuanchong Railway Station Community
 * Bus Station Community
 * Muzhen
 * Puping
 * Qingshui
 * Fengmu
 * Dashun
 * Maotian
 * Gao
 * Wuxing
 * Hongqi
 * Ping
 * Xinwu
 * Matang

History
The area was known as Fulong Township during the Republic of China.

After the founding of the People's Republic of China, in November 1949, it came under the jurisdiction of the Third District of Huitong County. In June 1955, it was renamed Pingcun District and soon was changed to Pingcun Township. In September 1958, the Red Flag People's Commune was set up and later renamed Pingcun People's Commune. It reverted to its former name of Pingcun Township in May 1984. In April 1985 it was upgraded to a town.

Geography
The town is located on the central part of Huitong County. The town lies at the central part of Huitong County, bordering Qinglang Dong and Miao Ethnic Township to the west, Lincheng Town to the south, Baotian Dong and Miao Ethnic Township to the north, and Buzi Town to the east.

The highest point in the town is White Clouds Mountain which stands 764 m above sea level. The lowest point is Tangbao Hill, which, at 278 m above sea level.

The Huitong River flows through the town northeast to south.

Economy
The local economy is primarily based upon agriculture and local industry. The region abounds with limestone, gold, and clay.

Demographics
As of 2019, the National Bureau of Statistics of China estimates the town's population now to be 23,090.

Transportation
The Yuanchong Railway Station serves the town.

The National Highway G209 and G65 pass across the eastern town north to south.