Shaxi, Huitong County

Shaxi Township is a township in Huitong County, Hunan, China. As of the 2019 census it had a population of 15,419 and an area of 130.15 km2.

Administrative division
As of 2023, the township is divided into 13 villages:
 * Shaxi
 * Guya
 * Fengyang
 * Shitian
 * Zhongquan
 * Luoyang
 * Wandong
 * Tangwan
 * Lengxi
 * Shaijin
 * Muzhai
 * Fengshan
 * Baolian

History
During the Republic of China, it belonged to Fengshan Township.

After the founding of the Communist State, in July 1950, it came under the jurisdiction of the 7th District of Huitong County. In June 1955, it was under the jurisdiction of Shaxi District. In June 1956, Shaxi Township was set up. In October 1958, it was changed to Shaxi People's Commune. In May 1984, it reverted to its former name of Shaxi Township.

Geography
Shaxi Township is located on the southeast of Huitong County. It is surrounded by Tuanhe Town on the north, Lincheng Town on the west, Jinziyan Dong and Miao Ethnic Township on the east, and Jingzhou Miao and Dong Autonomous County and Suining County on the south.

The highest point is Jiuniutang, elevation 788 m. The lowest point is Jinsha Power Station , which, at 367 m above sea level.

Streams of Qushui River, Wushui River and Ruoshui River  winds through the township.

Shaxi Township is in the subtropical monsoon climate zone, with an average annual temperature of 15.7–18.6 C, total annual rainfall of 1750–1900 mm, and a frost-free period of 255 to 310 days.

Economy
The economy is supported primarily by agriculture.

The region abounds with coal, limestone, granite, quartz, tungsten, and molybdenum.

Demographics
As of 2019, the National Bureau of Statistics of China estimates the township's population now to be 15,419.

Tourist attractions
The Hall of Thunder God is a Taoist temple in the township, which was built in 1738 during the ruling of Qianlong Emperor of the Qing dynasty (1644–1911).

Transportation
The Provincial Highway S222 is a north–south highway in the town.