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Mengga
View on WikipediaMengga (Chinese: 勐戛镇; pinyin: Měnggā Zhèn; Tai Nüa: ᥛᥫᥒᥰ ᥐᥣ) is a town in Mangshi, Yunnan, China. As of the 2017 census it had a population of 33,251 and an area of 356 square kilometres (137 sq mi).[1]
Key Information
Etymology
[edit]In Dai language, "Mengga" means the most precious place.[1]
Administrative divisions
[edit]As of December 2015, the town is divided into 9 villages:
- Mengga (勐戛村)
- Mengwen (勐稳村)
- Mengwang (勐旺村)
- Xiangtang (象塘村)
- Mangniuba (芒牛坝村)
- Yangjiachang (杨家场村)
- Sanjiaoyan (三角岩村)
- Daxinzhai (大新寨村)
- Tuanjing (团箐村)
Geography
[edit]The Xiaobailong Reservoir (小白龙水库; 'Little White Dragon Reservoir') is a reservoir and the largest body of water in the town.
Climate
[edit]The town is in the south subtropical monsoon climate zone, with an average annual temperature of 14 °C (57 °F) and total annual rainfall of 1,600-millimetre (63 in).
Natural history
[edit]There are 23 species of national first-class and second-class protected animals in the town.
Education
[edit]- Mengga Middle School
- Mengga Central Primary School
Economy
[edit]The local economy is primarily based upon agriculture and animal husbandry.
Attractions
[edit]The Sanxian Cave (三仙洞) and Xianfo Cave (仙佛洞) are famous scenic spots in the town.[2]
The Sanxian Temple (三仙寺), Guanyin Temple (观音寺), Earth Mother Temple (地母寺) and Baoshan Temple (宝山寺) are Buddhist temples in the town.
Transport
[edit]The County Road Mengxi Road passes across the town.
References
[edit]- ^ a b 勐戛镇基本情况. dhms.gov.cn (in Chinese). 2018-03-26.
- ^ 快来！芒市勐戛三仙洞升级改造大变样. 163.com (in Chinese). 2019-01-23.