Langya, Zhejiang
Langya (Chinese: 琅琊镇) is a rural town in Wucheng District of Jinhua, eastern China's Zhejiang province.[1] As of the 2017 census it had a population of 18,000 and an area of 98-square-kilometre (38 sq mi). It is surrounded by Jiangtang Town on the north, Tangxi Town on the west, Bailongqiao Town on the east, and Shafan Township on the south.
Langya Town | |
|---|---|
| Chinese transcription(s) | |
| • Simplified | 琅琊镇 |
| • Traditional | 瑯琊鎮 |
| • Pinyin | Lángyá Zhèn |
 Main Street of Langya Town. | |
  Langya Town Location in Zhejiang | |
| Coordinates: 29°00′25.56″N 119°29′38.76″E | |
| Country |  China |
| Province | Zhejiang |
| Prefecture | Jinhua |
| China | Wucheng District |
| Area | |
| • Total | 98 km2 (38 sq mi) |
| Population (2017) | 18,000 |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (China Standard) |
| Postal code | 321061 |
| Area code(s) | 0579 |
History
In November 2017, it was inscribed to the 5th National Civilized Villages and Towns List.[2]
Geography
Mount Langfeng (Chinese: 琅峰山) is a mountain in the town.[3]
Jinlan Reservoir is the largest body of water in the town.[3]
The Baisha Stream (Chinese: 白沙溪), a tributary of the Jinhua River, flows through the town.[3]
Education
- Langya School
- Langya Middle School
Attractions
Baisha Ancient Temple (Chinese: 白沙古庙) is a temple and scenic spot in the town.[3]
Gallery
Baisha Stream.
Jinlan Reservoir.
Jiangxipu Village.
References
- 琅琊镇. zjol.com.cn (in Chinese). 2018-05-25.
- （受权发布）第五届全国文明城市、文明村镇、文明单位和第一届全国文明校园名单. Xinhuanet (in Chinese). 2017-11-17.
- 【发现·金华】琅琊，你要火！！！. sohu.com (in Chinese). 2018-08-06.
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