Luotian County

Luotian County
罗田县
County
Luotian

Location in Hubei

Coordinates: 31°03′N 115°30′E / 31.050°N 115.500°E / 31.050; 115.500Coordinates: 31°03′N 115°30′E / 31.050°N 115.500°E / 31.050; 115.500
Country People's Republic of China
Province Hubei
Prefecture-level city Huanggang
Area
  Total 2,144 km2 (828 sq mi)
Population
  Total 600,000
  Density 280/km2 (720/sq mi)
Time zone China Standard (UTC+8)

Luotian County (simplified Chinese: 罗田县; traditional Chinese: 羅田縣; pinyin: Luótián Xiàn) is a county of eastern Hubei province, People's Republic of China. It is under the administration of Huanggang City. Located in the foothills of the Dabie Mountains, the county has a population of about 600,000 and covers an area of 2,144 square kilometres (828 sq mi).

Geography

Luotian County is located at the east of Hubei Province. It located at South of Dabie Mountains.

The east is Yingshan County, the south is Xishui County, the west is Tuanfeng County and Ma Chen City, the north is Kin Zai County of Anhui Province.

History

523year, Liang dynasty established this county first.

621year, Tang dynasty closed Luotian County, and Incorporated into the Lan Xi County.

1093year, Song dynasty established Luotian County again.

1234year, This county was occupied by Mongolia. after Song dynasty, this county was abandoned.

1237year, Waste county again.

1275year, re-established Luotian County.

Economy

Luotian County is well known for its abundant production of silkworm, sweet persimmon, and particularly chestnut, in which it is the leading producer of all Chinese counties. The county is more than 60% covered by forest, with many chestnut trees. The Staple is chestnut.

The county has produced geothermal energy and high quality mineral water for more than 150 years. It also has silver, lead, zinc, iron, fluorspar, feldspar, mica, chiolite and other minerals, as well as granite and white marble.

The main industries are food processing, electrical machinery, pharmaceuticals, car parts, building materials, and tourism.

Transportation

Notable inhabitants

References


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