Aoshang (Chenzhou)

Aoshang (Chinese: 坳上镇) is an urban town in Suxian District of Chenzhou, Hunan, China. As of the 2017 census it had a population of 22,000 and an area of 103.8-square-kilometre (40.1 sq mi). It is surrounded by Chenjiang Subdistrict on the north, Zengfu Subdistrict on the west, Wugaishan Town and Bailutang Town on the east, and Liangtian Town on the south.[1]

Aoshang Town
Chinese transcription(s)
  Simplified坳上镇
  Traditional坳上鎮
  PinyinÀoshàng Zhèn
Aoshang Town
Location in Hunan
Coordinates: 25.684161°N 113.032165°E / 25.684161; 113.032165
Country China
ProvinceHunan
PrefectureChenzhou
CountySuxian District
Area
  Total103.8 km2 (40.1 sq mi)
Population
 (2017)
22,000
Time zoneUTC+8 (China Standard)
Postal code
423026
Area code(s)0735

Administrative division

As of 2017, the town is divided into 10 villages and 2 communities.[1]

Transportation

The town is connected to two highways: G4 Beijing–Hong Kong–Macau Expressway and G76 Xiamen–Chengdu Expressway.[1]

The Beijing–Guangzhou railway serves the town.[1]

The South Chenjiang Road (Chinese: 郴江南路) passes across the town.[1]

Attractions

The main attractions are the Hunan-Guangzhou Ancient Road and the Ancient Residential Groups of Aoshang Village.[1][2]

References

  1. 坳上镇简介. hnsx.gov.cn (in Chinese). 2017.
  2. 郴州坳上村:留存58栋清代风格的房屋. voc.com.cn (in Chinese). 2017.
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