Buga Hui Ethnic Town in Zhaoyang District, Zhaotong

Location and Administrative Overview

Bugga Hui  Township昭通市昭阳区布嘎回族乡 is situated in the southern part of Zhaoyang District (昭阳区) in Zhaotong City (昭通市), Yunnan Province (云南省). It borders Shouwang Hui (回族) Township (守望回族乡) and Zhongshui Town (中水镇) in Weining Yi, Hui, and Miao Autonomous County (威宁彝族回族自治县) of Bijie City (毕节市), Guizhou Province (贵州省) to the east. To the southwest, it connects with Taoyuan Township (桃源乡) in Ludian County (鲁甸县), and to the northwest, it is adjacent to Yongfeng Town (永丰镇). The total area of Bugga Township is 92.43 square kilometers. As of the end of 2019, the registered population was 35,988.

Transportation Tips

  • By Road: Bugga Township can be reached via National Highway 213 and the Zhaodai Road (昭待公路) which passes through the area. The township is connected to Zhaotong City via the Kaxin Road (卡新公路), which is a secondary road. Local roads within the township are well-maintained and provide access to various villages.
  • Public Transport: Buses and local transportation options are available from Zhaotong City to Bugga Township, making it relatively easy to access.

Historical Development

  • 1988: Bugga Hui Township was established by reorganizing five village committees from the former Yongfeng District (永丰区), including Bugga (布嘎), Yingshui (迎水), Xinjie (新街), Baishi (白石), and Hualuping (花鹿坪).

Administrative Structure

  • 2011: Bugga Hui Township consisted of the village committees of Bugga (布嘎), Xinjie (新街), Baishi (白石), Yingshui (迎水), and Hualuping (花鹿坪), with a total of 79 village groups and 66 natural villages.
  • 2020: The township continued to be administered through these five administrative villages.

Villages

  • Bugga Village (布嘎村)
  • Baishi Village (白石村)
  • Xinjie Village (新街村)
  • Hualuping Village (花鹿坪村)
  • Yingshui Village (迎水村)

Geographical Environment

  • Location: Bugga Township is located in the southern part of Zhaoyang City, bordered by Shouwang Hui (回族) Township to the east, Taoyuan Township in Ludian County to the southwest, and Yongfeng Town to the northwest. The area covers 92.43 square kilometers.
  • Terrain: The terrain of Bugga Township varies from high in the south to lower elevations in the north. The northern part is relatively flat, the central region features gentle slopes and hills, and the southeastern part is characterized by rolling mountains and intersecting valleys. A mountain range runs from north to south through the township. The highest point is on the southeastern side of Anjiakouzi (安家口子) at an elevation of 2,500 meters, while the lowest point is at Houhaizi (后海子) at an elevation of 1,960 meters.
  • Climate: The township experiences a subtropical monsoon climate with less pronounced seasonal changes. Winters are not severely cold, summers are not excessively hot, and there is a clear distinction between dry and wet seasons. The average annual temperature is 11°C, with an average annual precipitation of 750 millimeters and a frost-free period of approximately 220 days.

Natural Resources and Economy

  • Industry: In 2019, Bugga Township had one industrial enterprise, with one larger-scale establishment. There were six comprehensive stores or supermarkets with an area exceeding 50 square meters.

Population

  • 2019: The registered population was 35,988.

Transportation

  • By Road: Bugga Township is accessible via two county and township-level roads totaling 24.7 kilometers. The township is connected to Zhaotong City and National Highway 213 through local roads.

Origin of the Name

The name “Bugga” is derived from the local language, where “Bugga” means “village” in the Yi language (彝语). The township government is based in Bugga Village (布嘎村).

Travel Tips

  • Accommodation: Options for accommodation within the township are limited, so it is advisable to stay in Zhaotong City and travel to Bugga Township during the day.
  • Local Cuisine: Explore local Hui (回族) dishes and try traditional foods that reflect the region’s culinary traditions.
  • Sightseeing: Enjoy the diverse landscapes, from rolling hills to mountainous areas, and immerse yourself in the local ethnic culture and community activities.