Huilong, Anhui
Town in Anhui, People's Republic of China
Huilong 32°42′10″N 115°28′27″E / 32.70278°N 115.47417°E / 32.70278; 115.47417 | |
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Country | People's Republic of China |
Province | Anhui |
Prefecture-level city | Fuyang |
County | Funan |
Village-level divisions | 11 villages |
Area | |
• Total | 56 km2 (22 sq mi) |
Elevation | 37 m (123 ft) |
Population (2012) | |
• Total | 46,000 |
• Density | 820/km2 (2,100/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+8 (China Standard) |
Area code | 0558 |
Huilong (simplified Chinese: 会龙; traditional Chinese: 會龍; pinyin: Huìlóng) is a town of Funan County in northwestern Anhui province, China,[1] located 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) northwest of the county seat. On 6 July 2012, the provincial government approved the upgrade of Huilong, former a township, to a town. As of 2012[update], it has 11 villages under its administration, covering an area of 56 kilometres (35 mi) and a population of 46,000. The town is nicknamed the "home of chili peppers" (辣椒之乡) and has a rapidly growing industrial economy.[2]
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