| Changping | |
| Settlement Type: | District |
| Image Map1: | Changping.png |
| Map Caption1: | Location of Changping District in Beijing |
| Mapsize1: | 250px |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: | People's Republic of China |
| Subdivision Type1: | Municipality |
| Subdivision Name1: | Beijing |
| Subdivision Type2: | Township-level divisions |
| Subdivision Name2: | 8 subdistricts 10 towns |
| Seat Type: | District seat |
| Seat: | Chengbei Subdistrict (Chinese: 城北街道) |
| Area Code: | 0010 |
| Area Total Km2: | 1352 |
| Population Total: | 2,269,487 [1] |
| Population As Of: | 2020 |
| Population Density Km2: | auto |
| Coor Pinpoint: | Changping government |
| Coordinates: | 40.221°N 116.2312°W |
| Timezone: | China Standard |
| Utc Offset: | +8 |
Changping District, formerly Changping County (Chinese: 昌平县), is a district situated in the suburbs of north and northwest Beijing. Changping has a population of 2,269,487 as of November 2020, making it the most populous suburban district of Beijing.[2]
Changping County and Jundu County which administered the area were established in the Han dynasty. Changping was incorporated into Jundu when the Northern Wei dominated; however, the condition was reversed since the Eastern Wei. The county was promoted as Changping subprefecture had jurisdiction over Miyun, Shunyi and Huairou, in the era of Zhengde during the Ming dynasty. These three counties were transferred to Shuntian Prefecture in the era of Yongzheng during the Qing dynasty. Changping became a county again after the Xinhai Revolution, and it was transferred to Beijing from Hebei in 1956.[3]
Changping District, covering an area of, contains two subdistricts of the city of Changping and 15 towns (five of which are suburbs of Beijing) with total population of 1.83 million (2012),[4] a rapid increase from the 614,821 recorded in the 2000 census. About 34km (21miles) from the city center, Changping is renowned for its numerous scenic spots and tourist facilities, like Datangshan museum. It is rich in natural resources, mineral products, and rural products.
The urban area of Changping (116,961 in subdistricts) has an area of 16km2 and an estimated population of 130,000. Other major urban areas are Nankou (70,000) and Yangfang (40,000).[5]
Changping District has a humid continental climate (Köppen climate classification Dwa). The average annual temperature in Changping is . The average annual rainfall is with July as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in July, at around, and lowest in January, at around .
There are 8 subdistricts and 14 towns with 4 towns of which carry the "area" (Chinese: 地区) label in the district:[6] [7]
| Name | Chinese (S) | Population (2020)[8] | Area (km2) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese: 城北街道 | Chinese: Chéngběi Jiēdào | 228,561 | 18.90 | ||
| Chinese: 城南街道 | Chinese: Chéngnán Jiēdào | 88,963 | 14.13 | ||
| Huilongguan Subdistrict | Chinese: 回龙观街道 | Chinese: Huílóngguān Jiēdào | 166,074 | ||
| Chinese: 龙泽园街道 | Chinese: Lóngzéyuán Jiēdào | 181,906 | |||
| Chinese: 史各庄街道 | Chinese: Shǐgèzhuāng Jiēdào | 64,910 | |||
| Chinese: 天通苑北街道 | Chinese: Tiāntōngyuànběi Jiēdào | 142,707 | 4.70 | ||
| Chinese: 天通苑南街道 | Chinese: Tiāntōngyuànnán Jiēdào | 116,529 | 5.60 | ||
| Chinese: 霍营街道 | Chinese: Huòyíng Jiēdào | 93,545 | 4.60 | ||
| Dongxiaokou (town) Area | Chinese: 东小口(镇)地区 | Chinese: Dōngxiǎokǒu (Zhèn) Dìqū | 85,874 | 32.20 | |
| Nankou (town) Area | Chinese: 南口(镇)地区 | Chinese: Nánkǒu (Zhèn) Dìqū | 82,146 | 202.50 | |
| Machikou (town) Area | Chinese: 马池口(镇)地区 | Chinese: Mǎchíkǒu (Zhèn) Dìqū | 87,506 | 58.40 | |
| Shahe (town) Area | Chinese: 沙河(镇)地区 | Chinese: Shāhé (Zhèn) Dìqū | 294,408 | 56.00 | |
| Yangfang town | Chinese: 阳坊镇 | Chinese: Yángfāng Zhèn | 26,470 | 40.52 | |
| Xiaotangshan town | Chinese: 小汤山镇 | Chinese: Xiǎotāngshān Zhèn | 80,273 | 70.10 | |
| Nanshao town | Chinese: 南邵镇 | Chinese: Nánshào Zhèn | 65,403 | 35.20 | |
| Cuicun town | Chinese: 崔村镇 | Chinese: Cuīcūn Zhèn | 24,630 | 60.00 | |
| Baishan town | Chinese: 百善镇 | Chinese: Bǎi shàn Zhèn | 36,546 | 35.14 | |
| Beiqijia town | Chinese: 北七家镇 | Chinese: Běiqījiā Zhèn | 308,907 | 21.4 | |
| Liucun town | Chinese: 流村镇 | Chinese: Liúcūn Zhèn | 18,139 | 257.00 | |
| Shisanling town | Chinese: 十三陵镇 | Chinese: Shísānlíng Zhèn | 34,085 | 158.80 | |
| Xingshou town | Chinese: 兴寿镇 | Chinese: Xìngshòu Zhèn | 34,139 | 75.00 | |
| Yanshou town | Chinese: 延寿镇 | Chinese: Yánshòu Zhèn | 7,766 | 113.31 |
In 2017, the regional GDP of the district is 83.97 billion yuan,[9] with GDP per capita at 40.7 thousand yuan.
Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention has its headquarters in the district.[11]
Changping District is served by four metro lines operated by Beijing Subway and one commuter line operated by Beijing Suburban Railway (BCR). Changping District is served by Beijing Subway Lines 5, 8, 13 and the Changping line.[12]
See main article: article and List of schools in Changping District. Public schools:
Private schools: