Baizhifang Subdistrict Explained

Baizhifang Subdistrict
Native Name:白纸坊街道
Settlement Type:Subdistrict
Pushpin Map:Beijing#China
Coordinates:39.8811°N 116.3611°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:China
Subdivision Type1:Municipality
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name1:Beijing
Subdivision Name2:Xicheng
Area Total Km2:3.11
Population Total:82,022
Population As Of:2020
Population Density Km2:auto
Utc Offset:+8
Timezone1:China Standard
Postal Code Type:Postal code
Postal Code:100054
Area Code:010

Baizhifang Subdistrict is a subdistrict on the southwest part of Xicheng District, Beijing, China. As of 2020, it has a total population of 82,022.[1]

This subdistrict got its name due to its historical status as a paper manufacturing hub. In 1272, the Ministry of Rites set up Baizhifang as a producer of paper for government usage, and the surrounding area got the same name as the institution.[2]

History

Timeline of changes in status of Baizhifang Subdistrict!Time!Status
Liao dynastyPart of Southwest District of Southern Capital
Jin dynastyWithin the city of Zhongdu
Yuan dynastyPart of Baizhifang
Ming dynastySurrounding areas were incorporated into Baizhifang
Qing dynasty, Reign of Qianlong EmperorPart of Western City
Qing dynasty, Reign of Guangxu EmperorPart of Right 4th Outer District
1912Part of 4th Outer District
1949Part of 11th District
1950Part of 8th District
1952Part of Xuanwu District
1954Two subdistricts were created: Baizhifang and Guojiajing
1958Guojiajing, Zixinlu and part of Xinlinqianjie Subdistricts were combined into Baizhifang Subdistricts
1960Reorganized into a commune
1968Revolutionary committee of Baizhifang Subdistrict was formed
1978Reverted to a subdistrict

Administrative Division

As of 2021, there are a total of 19 communities within the subdistrict:[3]

Administrative Division CodeCommunity Name in EnglishCommunity Name in Chinese
110102019002Shuanghuaili双槐里
110102019003Youbei Dajie右北大街
110102019004Yingtaoyuan樱桃园
110102019005Chongxiaosi崇效寺
110102019006Caiyuanjie菜园街
110102019007Jiangong Beili建功北里
110102019008Jiangong Nanli建功南里
110102019009Xin'an Zhongli新安中里
110102019010Xin'an Nanli新安南里
110102019011Younei Xijie右内西街
110102019012Younei Houshen右内后身
110102019013Guangyuanli光源里
110102019014Banbuqiao半步桥
110102019015Zixinlu自新路
110102019016Lirenjie里仁街
110102019017Wanboyuan万博苑
110102019018Qingzhiyuan清芷园
110102019019Pingyuanli Beiqu平原里北区
110102019020Pingyuanli Nanqu平原里南区

Notes and References

  1. Book: zh:中国统计年鉴 . China statistical yearbook . 39 . 2020 . 国家统计局 . 中国统计出版社 . 978-7-5037-9225-0 . 1st . Beijing . 1262741013.
  2. Book: zh:中华人民共和国政区大典, 北京市卷 . 2013 . 中国社会出版社 . 李立国 . 李万钧 . 吴世民 . 978-7-5087-4058-4 . Beijing . 910451741.
  3. Web site: 2021年统计用区划代码和城乡划分代码 . 2022-09-21 . www.stats.gov.cn.