Bowang, Ma'anshan

Bowang
博望区
Map
Interactive map of Bowang
Coordinates: 31°34′N 118°50′E / 31.56°N 118.84°E / 31.56; 118.84
CountryChina
ProvinceAnhui
Prefecture-level cityMa'anshan
EstablishedSeptember 2012
District seatBowang Town
Area
 • Total
351 km2 (136 sq mi)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
158,483
 • Density452/km2 (1,170/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+8 (China Standard Time)
Postal Code
243131
A view of Bowang Town from the top of Lotus Temple Pagoda Bowang Town

Bowang District (Chinese: 博望区; pinyin: Bówàng Qū) is a district of the prefecture-level city of Ma'anshan in Anhui province, China. It was created in September 2012 by splitting off the three towns of Bowang, Danyang, and Xinshi from Dangtu County. It governs an area of 351 square kilometres (136 sq mi) and has a total population of 183,500.[1]

Administrative divisions

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Bowang District is divided into three towns: Bowang Town (博望镇), Danyang Town (丹阳镇), and Xinshi Town (新市镇), which are further divided into 3 neighbourhood committees, 3 communities, and 37 villages.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b 博望区简介 [Introduction to Bowang District] (in Chinese). Bowang District government. 2012-09-17. Archived from the original on 2013-01-10. Retrieved 2012-12-13.

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