Xiazhuzhuang Subdistrict Explained

Xiazhuzhuang Subdistrict
Native Name:下朱庄街道
Settlement Type:Subdistrict
Pushpin Map:Tianjin#China
Coordinates:39.3378°N 117.0775°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: China
Subdivision Type1:Municipality
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name1:Tianjin
Subdivision Name2:Wuqing
Area Total Km2:35.38
Elevation M:6
Population Total:24295
Population As Of:2010
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone1:CST
Utc Offset:+8
Postal Code Type:Postal code
Postal Code:301725
Area Code:022
Native Name Lang:zh
Parts:16 communities
Parts Type:Village-level Divisions

Xiazhuzhuang Subdistrict 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]

The region was initially named Xiazhuzhuang 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 to distinguish from the Shangzhuzhuang Village to the north.[2]

Geography

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

In 1986, this region was organized into Xiazhuzhuang Township. The township was upgraded into a subdistrict in the year 2001.

Administrative divisions

By the end of 2022, the following 16 residential communities constituted Xiazhuzhuang Subdistrict:[4]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: China: Tiānjīn Municipal Province (Districts and Townships) - Population Statistics, Charts and Map . 2023-05-07 . www.citypopulation.de.
  2. Book: Zhonghua Renmin Gongheguo zheng qu da dian. Tianjin juan. . 2020 . 978-7-5087-6215-9 . Di 1 ban . 1351675957.
  3. Web site: 下朱庄街道 topographic map, elevation, terrain . 2023-05-07 . Topographic maps . en.
  4. Web site: 2022年统计用区划代码和城乡划分代码 . 2022 Statistical Division Codes and Urban-rural Differentiation Codes . https://web.archive.org/web/20230321180250/http://www.stats.gov.cn/sj/tjbz/tjyqhdmhcxhfdm/2022/12/01/14/120114002.html . 2023-03-21 . 2023-05-07 . www.stats.gov.cn . zh.