Gugang, Liuyang


Gugang Town is a rural town in Liuyang City, Hunan Province, People's Republic of China. As of the 2015 census it had a population of 62,700 and an area of. The town is bordered to the north by Fushoushan Town of Pingjiang County, to the east by Yanxi Town, to the southeast by Yonghe Town, to the west by Chunkou Town and Guankou subdistrict, to the south by Gaoping Town, and to the northwest by Shegang Town.

History

In 2015, the former Gugang Town and Sankou Town merged to form the new Gugang Town.

Administrative division

The town is divided into 12 villages and four communities, the following areas:
Mountains located adjacent to and visible from the townsite are: Mount Xiangluguan and Mount Hanpo'ao.
Liuyang River, also known as the mother river, flows through the town.
The town has two reservoirs: Guojiachong Reservoir and Meitian Reservoir.

Economy

The economy is supported primarily by farming and ranching.

Education

Gugang Middle School is the only junior highschool in Gugang. Besides, the No.3 senior highschool of Liuyang is settled here.

Transportation

Expressway

The Changsha–Liuyang Expressway, from Changsha, running west to east through the town to Jiangxi.

Provincial Highway

The Provincial Highway S309 passes across the town west to east.

Attractions

Huanglongxia Rafting is a famous scenic spot in the town.