Gejia Town () is a rural

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in Liuyang City,

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. As of the 2015 census it had a population of 20,100 and an area of . It is surrounded by the towns of Dongyang and Jiangbei on the north, Beisheng Town on the northwest, Chengchong Town on the southwest, Zhentou Town on the west, Jili Subdistrict on the east, and Puji Town on the south.

History

In June 2016, Gejia was upgraded to a

Administrative division

The township is divided into five villages, the following areas: * Xinjian Village () * Gejiayuan Village () * Jinyuan Village () * Yutan Village () * Xinhong Village ()

Geography

Liuyang River, also known as the mother river, flows through the town.

Economy

The town's main industries are agriculture and fireworks.

Education

* Gejia Middle School

Transportation

Provincial Highway

Provincial Highway S103 passes across the town west to east.

County Roads

The town is connected to two county roads: X014 and X016.

Attractions

The Former Residence of Song Renqiong is a well-known scenic spot.

Celebrity

Song Renqiong Song Renqiong (; 11 July 1909 – 8 January 2005), born Song Yunqin (), was a general in the People's Liberation Army of the People's Republic of China (PRC) and one of the Eight Elders of the Chinese Communist Party. Biography Song Renqion ...

(1909–2005), politician.

References

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