title: Huochangping
text: # Huochangping
  
  Huochangping (Chinese: 火厂坪镇) is a town in Shaodong, Hunan, China. As of the 2017 census it had a population of 44,522 and an area of 97-square-kilometre (37 sq mi). The town is bordered to the north by the towns of Shashi and Liuguangling, to the east by the towns of Yangqiao and Shetianqiao, to the south by the towns of Yejiping and Jianjialong, and to the west by Xiancha Town and Zhouguanqiao Township.
  
  ## History
  
  After the establishment of the Communist Sate in 1949, it belonged to the 12th District of Shaoyang County. It came under the jurisdiction of Shaodong County in February 1952. In 1955 it was known as "Huochangping District". In 1958 it was renamed "Huochangping People's Commune". It was restored as a township in 1984. In 1995 Longgongqiao Township (龙公桥乡) was merged into the town.
  
  ## Administrative division
  
  As of 2017, the town is divided into 50 villages and one community.
  
  ## Geography
  
  Tongjiang River (桐江河) flows through the town east to west.
  
  The town enjoys a subtropical humid monsoon climate, enjoying four distinct seasons and abundant precipitation.
  
  ## Economy
  
  The town's main industries are agriculture, mining and shoe-making industry.
  
  ## Notable people
  
  * Zhao Xuegui (赵学圭), revolutionist.
  * Zhao Qinfang (赵芹芳), revolutionist.
  * Zhao Xucheng (赵旭程), revolutionist.
  * Long Chuan (龙川), revolutionist.
  * He Yiqun (何益群), revolutionist.
  * Wang Xianzhang (王宪章), revolutionist.
  * Zhao Dongchu (赵冬初), professor.
  * Zhao Huaping (赵华屏), professor.
  * Zhao Chunwu (赵春吾), professor.
  