Baotian Dong and Miao Ethnic Township () is an ethnic township in Huitong County, Hunan, China. As of the 2019 census it had a population of 10,008 and an area of .
Administrative division As of 2023, the township is divided into six villages: Baotian () Wangtian () Wengliao () Sanxi () Bingxi () Liandao Miaozhai ()
History It was known as Xinbao Township () during the Republic of China.
After the establishment of the Communist State, in 1950, it came under the jurisdiction of the 3rd District of Huitong County. It was renamed Pingcun District () in June 1955 and renamed again Baotian Township () a year later. In September 1958, it was changed to Baotian People's Commune (). In May 1984 it reverted to its former name of Baotian Township. In October 1997, Baotian Dong and Miao Ethnic Township was officially formed.
Geography Baotian Dong and Miao Ethnic Township is located on the northwest of Huitong County. It is surrounded by Hongjiang on the north and west, Langjiang Town and Mobin Dong and Miao Ethnic Township on the southwest, Ma'an Town on the east, and Pingcun Town on the southeast.
The highest point in the township is Yanyingpo () which stands above sea level. The lowest point is Zhangjiachong (), which, at above sea level.
Economy The economy of the township is supported primarily by agriculture. The region abounds with antimony.
Demographics As of 2019, the National Bureau of Statistics of China estimates the township's population now to be 10,008.
Culture In 2009, the traditional folk program "Playing Drums and Hoeing Tea" () in the township was listed as a provincial-level intangible cultural heritage by the Hunan Provincial People's Government.
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