Tongda Lisu Ethnic Township
Tongda Lisu Ethnic Township () is an ethnic township in Huaping County, Yunnan, China. As of the 2017 statistics it had a population of 8,317 and an area of . Administrative division. As of 2016, the township is divided into five villages: History. During the early Republic of China, it belonged to the West District. The Qilian Township () was set up in 1931. After the establishment of the Communist State, in 1951, Xinabng Township () and Qilian Township merged to form the 4th District. In 1961, it was renamed "Xinzhuang People's Commune" (). Its name was changed to Tongda  Lisu Ethnic Township in 1988. Geography. The township is situated at the western Huaping County. The highest point in the township stands above sea level. The lowest point at above sea level. The Baigu River (), Heitang River () and Weixing River () flow through the township. There are two reservoirs in the township, namely the Liangjiawan Reservoir () and Heitang Reservoir (). Climate. The township is in the mountain cold temperate climate zone, with an average annual temperature of , a frost-free period of 90 days to 120 days and annual average sunshine hours in 2500 hours. Economy. The township's economy is based  on agriculture, animal husbandry, and nearby mineral resources. The main crops are rice, wheat, corn, sweet potato and vegetable. Economic crops are mainly citrus, walnut, zanthoxylum, apple, peach, cherry, and plum. The region abounds with coal, granite, feldspar, clay, and gypsum. Demographics. As of 2017, the National Bureau of Statistics of China estimates the township's population now to be 8,317. Transportation. The G4216 Expressway passes across the township.