Zhutang Township () is a township in Lancang Lahu Autonomous County, Yunnan, China. As of the 2017 census it had a population of 32,455 and an area of .
Administrative division As of 2016, the township is divided into eleven villages: Munai () Panzhihua () Dongzhu () Yunshan () Laotanshan () Datangzi () Zhanmapo () Nanben () Cizhuhe () Ganhe () Junmeng ()
History In 1940, Zhutang District () was set up.
After the founding of the Communist State, in 1950, it became the seat of the county government. During the Great Leap Forward, its name was changed to "Qianjin Commune" () in 1969 and then "Zhutang Commune" () in 1972. It was incorporated as a township in 1988.
Geography It lies at the northern of Lancang Lahu Autonomous County, bordering Ximeng Va Autonomous County to the west, Menglang Town and Laba Township to the south, Fubang Township and Mujia Township to the north, and Nanling Township to the east.
The Nanlang River () flows through the township northwest to southwest.
Economy The township's economy is based on nearby mineral resources and agricultural resources. The main crops of the region are grain, followed by corn and wheat. Economic crops are mainly tea, tobacco, and castanea mollissima. The region abounds with lead, zinc and limestone.
Demographics
As of 2017, the National Bureau of Statistics of China estimates the township's population now to be 32,455.
Ethnic groups in 2004 Ethnicity Population Percentage Hani 2006 6.4% Lahu 25159 79.8% Han 4017 12.7% Wa 128 0.4% Yi 146 0.5% Other 90 0.3%
Transportation The National Highway G214 passes across the township.
Tourist attractions The Datangzi Karst Cave () is a well known tourist spot.
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