Shashi, Liuyang

Shashi Town is a rural town in Liuyang City, Hunan Province, People's Republic of China. As of the 2015 census it had a population of 67,700 and an area of 209.7 km2. It is surrounded by the towns of Gaoqiao and Jinjing on the north, Longfu Town on the northeast, Chunkou Town on the southeast, Lukou Town on the west, and the towns of Beisheng and Yong'an on the south.

Administrative division
The town is divided into 11 villages and four communities, the following areas:
 * Xiushan Community
 * Hebei Community
 * Shashi Community
 * Changchun Community
 * Tuannong Village
 * Yangtian Village
 * Wenguang Village
 * Dongmen Village
 * Baishui Village
 * Zhongzhou Village
 * Dunmu Village
 * Liantang Village
 * Youzhu Village
 * Chima Village
 * Taoyuan Village

Geography
The Laodao River flows through the town.

The town has one lake and two reservoirs: Chima Lake, Jinpen Reservoir and Jinfeng Reservoir.

Two mountains situated at the town: Mount Huangxiling (351 m) and Mount Sanjianlin (485 m).

Economy
The local economy is primarily based upon agriculture and local industry, such as apparel industry, textile industry and mining industry.

Education

 * Shashi Middle School

Expressway
The Liuyang-Liling Expressway in Hunan leads to Liling through the town.

County road
The town is connected to three county roads: X009, X013 and X011.

Attractions
Chima Lake is a famous scenic spot in the town, it provides water for irrigation and recreational activities.