Laolong
| Laolong Town 老隆镇 | |
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| Coordinates: 24°06′06″N 115°15′33″E / 24.1017°N 115.2593°ECoordinates: 24°06′06″N 115°15′33″E / 24.1017°N 115.2593°E | |
| Country | China |
| Province | Guangdong |
| Prefecture-level city | Heyuan |
| county | Longchuan |
| Seat | Longchuan County (龙川镇) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 15.4 km2 (5.9 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 120,000 |
| Postal code | 517300 |
| Area code(s) | 0762 |
| Website |
longchuan |
Laolong Town[1] (Simplified Chinese characters: 老隆镇）is a settlement located in the northwestern part of Longchuan County in China, in northwestern Guangdong Province in China. Around 120,000 people live in Laolong town,[2] which is the economic,[3] political and transportation hub of the county. The town covers over 15 square kilometers. Laolong is surrounded on three sides by mountains and faces the East River in the west.
History
In ancient China, Laolong was a trading and market town. It was a fort that Zhao Tuo defended tenaciously during the Qing dynasty.
The name of the town was changed to a different Chinese characters, although the pronunciation did not change.[1]
The government of Longchuan County was based in Laolong town for 65 years.
Language and Culture
The most widespread dialect in Laolong is a regional variation of Hakka the Hakka language. Historically, the Shan'ge (also called Hakka hill song) were popular in Laolong and older men and women would walk along the river singing in the mornings. The Shan'ge are often sung in duet with improvised lyrics.
Economy
Laolong's economy has developed rapidly in recent years. In 2004, the GDP of Laolong was about RMB 6.13 billion. This includes industrial output of about 3.33 billion, agricultural output of about RMB751 million and tertiary industry of about RMB 2.73 billion. Fiscal revenue is about RMB 461 million, while the rural per capita net income (PCNIRH) being about 5586 yuan.[3][2]
Transport
As the center of Longchuan County, the transportation system is more extensive than other nearby towns. Major roads include the China National Highway 205 (G205) and Guangdong Provincial Highway 120 (S120). The Beijing–Kowloon, Guangzhou–Meizhou–Shantou and Zhangping–Longchuan railways intersect in Longchuan, making it an important railway hub for the Lingnan region.
Three rail stations and three public transit bus routes operate in Laolong.
Population
The population of Laolong town is about 120,000.[4]
| Population Structures | Quantity |
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| Total Population | 62596 |
| Male | 31322 |
| Female | 31274 |
| Family Households | 16353 |
| Family-household (total) | 59016 |
| Family-household Male | 29559 |
| Family-household Female | 29457 |
| Age 0-14 (total) | 14341 |
| Age 0-14 Boys | 7918 |
| Age 0-14 Girls | 6423 |
| Age 15-64 (total) | 44561 |
| Age 15-64 Male | 21714 |
| Age 15-64 Female | 22847 |
| Over 65 years old(total) | 3694 |
| Over 65 years old (Male) | 1690 |
| Over 65 years old (Female) | 2004 |
| Account and Live in locality | 51001 |