Jianguomen Subdistrict Explained

Jianguomen Subdistrict
Native Name:建国门街道
Settlement Type:Subdistrict
Pushpin Map:Beijing#China
Coordinates:39.9103°N 116.4364°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:China
Subdivision Type1:Municipality
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name1:Beijing
Subdivision Name2:Dongcheng
Area Total Km2:2.7
Population Total:33,094
Population As Of:2020
Population Density Km2:auto
Utc Offset:+8
Postal Code Type:Postal code
Postal Code:100005
Area Code:010
Timezone1:China Standard
Subdivision Type3:Village-level Division
Subdivision Name3:9 communities
Mapsize:100px

Jianguomen Subdistrict is a subdistrict located in the eastern portion of the Dongcheng District, Beijing, China. It contains 9 residential communities within its 2.7 km2 area, and as of 2020 its totoal population is 33,094.

The subdistrict is named after the Jianguomen, a gate on the eastern side of Beijing city wall that once stood in this region.

History

Timeline of changes in the status of Jianguomen Subdistrict[1] !Year!Status
1912Part of 1st Inner District
1949Part of Dongcheng District. Following subdistricts were created:
  • Wuliang Daren Hutong
  • Zhaotangzi Hutong
  • Xinkailu
  • Dongzongbu Hutong
  • Xibiaochu Hutong
  • Fujian Siying
  • Huangtu Dayuan
  • Jiangca Hutong
1955Reorganized into the following subdistricts:
  • Maojiawan
  • Dongguanyinsi
  • Jiangca
  • Xibiaochu
  • Fangjingxiang
  • Suianbo
  • Zhaotangzi
1958The seven subdistricts merged into the Jianguomen Subdistrict
1960Changed into a commune
1990Restored as a subdistrict

Administrative Division

In 2021, there are 9 communities within the subdistrict:[2]

Administrative Division CodeCommunity Name in EnglishCommunity Name in Simplified Chinese
110101008005Zhaojialou赵家楼
110101008006Xizongbu西总布
110101008007Dayabao大雅宝
110101008012Suzhou苏州
110101008014Waijiaobujie外交部街
110101008015Zhandong站东
110101008016Jinbaojie金宝街
110101008017Buzongbu东总布
110101008018Chongnei崇内

Local Landmarks

References

  1. 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.
  2. Web site: 2021年统计用区划代码和城乡划分代码 . 2022-09-17 . www.stats.gov.cn.

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