The Historical Evolution of Shipai Town

On the south bank of Changjiang River and the banks of Anhui River, there is an old and young market town called Shipai Town.

Shipai Town is the old county seat of Huaining County.

Since the Ming and Qing Dynasties, it has been an important distribution center for agricultural and sideline products in southwest Anhui.

Businessmen gather, goods and bribes flow, which is the first of all towns in Huaining.

Shipai, as the seat of Huaining County for more than half a century after the founding of the People's Republic of China, has a prosperous economy and culture.

The Millennium ancient town is famous far and near.

Shipai is a commercial ancient town with a history of more than 1000 years. Shipai has been the economic center of southwest Anhui since ancient times.

The origin of "Shipai" can be traced back to 1000 years ago during the Stegosaurus period of the Northern Song Dynasty.

Before liberation, Huaining County was located in Anqing City, the same city as the prefectures and counties, and was called "the first county in the capital" in history.

1950 Huaining County was moved from Anqing to Shipai. In June 2002, with the approval of the State Council, the * * * resident of Huaining County was moved from Shipai to Gaohe Town of Huaining County.

In June 2004, 5438+ 10, the original Wanhe Township was merged into Shipai after the division adjustment. At present, the whole town governs 18 administrative villages and 4 social neighborhood committees, with a total land area of 9 1.7 square kilometers and a total population of 65,438+million, including 56,000 permanent residents in urban areas, with an urban area of more than 5 square kilometers.

The average daily passenger flow in urban areas is 38,000 person-times, reaching 87,000 person-times during festivals, and the annual merchandise trade volume reaches 4.5 billion yuan.

It is the town with the highest population concentration in Huaining County and even Anqing City.

There are 4-star and 3-star hotels, various places of entertainment, brand-name stores of various products, and Wallace, known as China KFC and McDonald's.

Shipai, as the county seat of Huaining County, has been more than half a century, and it is the political, economic, scientific, technological, educational and cultural center of Huaining.

Brilliant achievements have been made in economic and social undertakings.