Xiazhuzhuang Subdistrict
Xiazhuzhuang Subdistrict (simplified Chinese: 下朱庄街道; traditional Chinese: 下朱莊街道; pinyin: Xiàzhūzhuāng Jiēdào) is a subdistrict in the south side of Wuqing District, Tianjin, China. It shares border with Yangcun Subdistrict to its north, Meichang Town to its east, Dazhangzhuang and Shuangjie Towns in its south, and Huangzhuang Subdistrict in its west. As of 2010, it has a census population of 24,295.[1]
Xiazhuzhuang Subdistrict 下朱庄街道 | |
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Jinghu Huayuan Residential Community in Xiazhuzhuang | |
Xiazhuzhuang Subdistrict Xiazhuzhuang Subdistrict | |
| Coordinates: 39°20′16″N 117°04′39″E / 39.33778°N 117.07750°E | |
| Country | China |
| Municipality | Tianjin |
| District | Wuqing |
| Village-level Divisions | 16 communities |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.38 km2 (13.66 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 24,295 |
| • Density | 690/km2 (1,800/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (CST) |
| Postal code | 301725 |
| Area code | 022 |
The region was initially named Xiazhuzhuang (Chinese: 夏朱庄; lit. 'Xia and Zhu's Villa') for the two prominent families of the settlement during the Ming dynasty. Later when the Xia family moved out, the name was changed to Xiazhuzhuang (Chinese: 下朱庄) to distinguish from the Shangzhuzhuang Village to the north.[2]
Geography edit
Xiazhuzhuang Subdistrict is located on the eastern bank of the Grand Canal. The National Highway 103 passes through its western portion. The Yuzhuang Reservoir is situated on its eastern side. The average elevation of the subdistrict is 6 meters above the sea level.[3]
History edit
In 1986, this region was organized into Xiazhuzhuang Township. The township was upgraded into a subdistrict in the year 2001.[2]
Administrative divisions edit
By the end of 2022, the following 16 residential communities constituted Xiazhuzhuang Subdistrict:[4]
- Jinghu Huayuan (静湖花园)
- Xiuyue Yuan (越秀园)
- Longwan Cheng (龙湾城)
- Bixi Yuan Diyi Shequ
(碧溪园第一社区) - Bixi Yuan Di'er Shequ
(碧溪园第二社区) - Huajun (花郡)
- Jianing Dao Nan (嘉宁道南)
- Jianing Dao Bei (嘉宁道北)
- Xinyue Dao (辛越道)
- Xinxiu Dao (辛秀道)
- Wenhui Lu (文汇路)
- Nanhu (南湖)
- Leren Dao (乐仁道)
- Qijia Dao (齐家道)
- Fengshun Lu (丰顺路)
- Fenghe Lu (丰和路)
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "China: Tiānjīn Municipal Province (Districts and Townships) - Population Statistics, Charts and Map". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2023-05-07.
- ^ a b Zhonghua Renmin Gongheguo zheng qu da dian. Tianjin juan (Di 1 ban ed.). 2020. ISBN 978-7-5087-6215-9. OCLC 1351675957.
- ^ "下朱庄街道 topographic map, elevation, terrain". Topographic maps. Retrieved 2023-05-07.
- ^ [2022 Statistical Division Codes and Urban-rural Differentiation Codes]. www.stats.gov.cn (in Chinese). Archived from the original on 2023-03-21. Retrieved 2023-05-07.