Mangshi Town () is an urban town in Mangshi, Yunnan,

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. As of the 2017 census it had a population of 46,223 and an area of . 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 () * Songshuzhai () * Manghe () * Lahuai () * Huixian () * Zhongdong () * Xiadong () * Xiangguntang () * Hexinchang () * Yunmao ()

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 above sea level. The lowest point is Guangmu Village () which stands 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 , 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 , and the lowest temperature is .

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 Puti Temple or Bodhi Temple () is a Buddhist temple located in Mangshi of Dehong Dai and Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan, China. In Dai language, the temple is called Zangxiang, meaning Temple of Precious Stone. Covering an area of , the t ...

(菩提寺) are

Buddhist temple A Buddhist temple or Buddhist monastery is the place of worship for Buddhists, the followers of Buddhism. They include the structures called vihara, chaitya, stupa, wat and pagoda in different regions and languages. Temples in Buddhism represen ...

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

Transportation

The National Highway G320 passes across the town.

References

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