Bama Town, Guangxi


Bama is a town in Bama Yao Autonomous County, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China. As of the 2018 census it had a population of 87,000 and an area of. There are Zhuang, Han, Yao, Mulao and Maonan nationalities living here.

Administrative division

As of 2015, the town is divided into 4 communities and 14 villages:
The town borders Fenghuang Township in the north, Dahua Yao Autonomous County in the east, Natao Township in the south, and the townships of Jiazhuan, Yandong and Xishan in the west.
The Panyang River flows through the town west to east.
There are two major reservoirs in the town, namely the Bading Reservoir and Enzhu Reservoir. Bading Reservoir covers a total catchment area of and has a storage capacity of some of water. Enzhu Reservoir can hold up to of water at full capacity.

Demographics

The population of Bama, according to the 2018 census, is 87,000.

Economy

The town's economy is based on nearby mineral resources and agricultural resources. The main varieties of crops are rice, soybean, corn and hemp. Diabase, titanium, manganese, copper, mineral water and gold are the six major minerals in the town.
The Bama miniature pig is a local specialty pig.

Education

The Longevity Museum is a museum in the town.
The Bama Yao Autonomous County National Stadium is a gymnasium in the town.
The Mujishan Park is a public park located in the town.

Transportation

The Provincial Highway S209 passes across the town northwest to southeast.
The National Highway G323 travels through the town northeast to southwest.