Changning belongs to Hengyang City, Hunan Province.
Changning, part of Hunan Province, is a county-level city under the jurisdiction of Hengyang City. Located in the south of Hunan Province, on the south bank of the middle reaches of the Xiangjiang River, it is bounded by Chongling River to the east and Leiyang City, to the south and Guiyang County of Chenzhou City, to the west and Qiyang County of Yongzhou City, and to the north of the Xiangjiang River and Qidong County and Hengnan County. Counties face each other. In 2020, Changning has 14 towns, 4 townships, and 5 streets under its jurisdiction.
The terrain within the territory is high in the south and low in the north, roughly distributed in a two-level ladder shape, and has a humid subtropical monsoon climate. It is located between 26°07' and 26°36' north latitude, and between 112°07' and 112°41' east longitude. Area is 2046 square kilometers.
Topography:
The terrain in Changning is higher in the south and lower in the north, roughly distributed in a two-level ladder shape. To the south are Tashan and Dayi Mountains, which are the remnants of the Nanling Mountains. Running east and north to south, there is a low valley of West Lake in front of the temple between the two mountains. It is the main transportation route between Changning City and Guiyang County. There are 16 peaks above 1000 meters above sea level, and peaks below 1000 meters to 100 meters. 63 seats.
The towering peaks form a natural barrier in the south and are the first step; the plains in the north are intertwined with hills, mostly below 200 meters above sea level, and have undulating terrain, which is the second step. The terrain types within the territory are divided into three types: mountains, hills, and plains. The mountain area, hilly area, and plain area account for 37.6, 26, and 37.4 of the total area of ??Changning City respectively.