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Chaolian Subdistrict is a subdistrict of Pengjiang District, Jiangmen, Guangdong, China. It covers an area of 12 square kilometers, with a population of 12,000.
Contents
- Map of Chaolian Residential District Pengjiang Jiangmen Guangdong China
- Geography
- History
- Administrative Divisions
- Climate
- Economy
- Touring
- Education
- References
Map of Chaolian Residential District, Pengjiang, Jiangmen, Guangdong, China
Geography
Chaolian Subdistrict is an island lying on Xijiang River. In the east of Pengjiang District, Chaolian, as an island, is near to many other places, with Hetang to its north, Huanshi and Beijie to its west, Waihai to its south, and Guzhen, Zhongshan to its east.
History
Chaolian was a subdistrict called Hua'e Du of Xinhui District in Qing Dynasty; in the Republic of China period, it was under the 4th section of Xinhui District; in 1955, under Waihai District; in October, 1958, under Waihai community commune； in 1961, under Hetang community commune; in September 24, 1977, Chaolian became a part of Jiangmen, and Chaolian community commune was found; in 1983, Chaolian District was found, but in 1987, it became a Town(subdistrict), and in 2000, Chaolian Subdistrict was announced and continues to be it.
Administrative Divisions
In Chaolian Subdistrict, there are six communities: Tangbian, Zhishan, Fugang, Lubian, Tanbian, and Zhaigang.
Climate
With mild weather and plenty of rainfall, it produces abundant crops. Chaolian has a subtropical monsoon climate.
Economy
Since the Reform and Opening, Chaolian, as a famous hometown of overseas Chinese, has developed its economy with the help of foreign investment and local capital.
On the completion of Chaolian Bridge and Xijiang Bridge, Chaolian became an important transportation crossroad among Shunde, Foshan, and Panyu.
Chaolian is called "The Island of Diamond" after Henghe Diamond Co. Ltd.(Jiangmen) set its home there. With the construction of "The Island of Diamond", the Xijiang View Food Street, and Jiangmen Polytechnic, Chaolian will develop its economy base on travelling, entertainment, and shopping.