Menglie () is a town in Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County,

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, China. As of the 2017 census it had a population of 32,032 and an area of . It is the political, economic and cultural center of Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County.

Etymology

"Menglie" is a Dai place name, which means plain by a river. "Meng" means plain and "Lie" means river.

Administrative division

As of 2016, the town is divided into two communities and seven villages: * Dongcheng Community () * Xicheng Community () * Hongjiang () * Daxin () * Duoba () * Jiangbian () * Qiaotou () * Dazhai () * Niuluohe ()

History

In 1902, the region came under the jurisdiction of Menglie Suppress Committee (). The town was formed in February 1983. In December 2005, Hongjiang Township () was merged into Menglie Town.

Geography

It lies at the southeastern of Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County, bordering Kangping Town to the west,

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to the south, Guoqing Township and Baozang Town to the north, and Qushui Town to the east. The highest point in the town is Mount Luoguo () which stands above sea level. The lowest point is the river valley of Mengye River (), which, at above sea level. The town experiences a subtropical monsoon humid climate climate, with an average annual temperature of , and total annual rainfall of . Flood in summer and drought in winter and spring. The Mengye River (), Niuluo River (), Menglie River (), Dazhai River (), Wuma River () and Lahu River () flow through the town. The Menglie Reservoir () is a reservoir located in the town.

Economy

The economy is supported primarily by farming and ranching. Tea, sugarcane, peanut, vegetable, fruit are the economic plants of this region. The region abounds with coal, iron, copper, Lead, zinc, rock salt, and plaster stone.

Demographics

As of 2017, the

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estimates the town's population now to be 32,032.

Tourist attractions

The town boasts many cultural and historical relics, including the Menglie Lake Wetland Park (), Jiangcheng Hani and Yi Autonomous County Martyrs Memorial Park, Jiangcheng Old Street, Zhenjiang Tower (), and the Temple of Mountain Deity ()