Dagang, Tianjin Explained

Conventional Long Name:Dagang
Common Name:Dagang
Subdivision:District
Nation:the People's Republic of China
P1:Jinnan District
S1:Binhai
Image Map Caption:Location of Dagang in Tianjin
Year Start:1979
Year End:2009
Today:Part of the Binhai New Area, Tianjin

Dagang District was a former district of Tianjin, located at the city's southeast. It had a population of 440,000 and occupied 1113.83km2 in size, with a coast line stretching approximately 25km (16miles) on the eastern side.[1]

Established in 1979, Dagang has developed a foundation of petroleum chemistry and hosts Dagang Oilfield within its border. In November 2009 Binhai New Area was consolidated into a district, and the former subordinate districts of Tanggu, Hangu and Dagang were abolished.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dagang District. 31 August 2013. 11 December 2006. https://web.archive.org/web/20061211111652/http://english.enorth.com.cn/system/2005/06/24/001053004.shtml. dead.