Shashi, Liuyang


Shashi 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 67,700 and an area of. It is surrounded by the towns of Gaoqiao and Jinjing on the north, Longfu Town on the northeast, Chunkou Town on the southeast, Lukou Town on the west, and the towns of Beisheng and Yong'an on the south.

Administrative division

The town is divided into 11 villages and four communities, the following areas:
The Laodao River flows through the town.
The town has one lake and two reservoirs: Chima Lake, Jinpen Reservoir and Jinfeng Reservoir.
Two mountains situated at the town: Mount Huangxiling and Mount Sanjianlin.

Economy

The local economy is primarily based upon agriculture and local industry, such as apparel industry, textile industry and mining industry.

Education

Expressway

The Liuyang-Liling Expressway in Hunan leads to Liling through the town.

County road

The town is connected to three county roads: X009, X013 and X011.

Attractions

Chima Lake is a famous scenic spot in the town, it provides water for irrigation and recreational activities.