| Shizishan Subdistrict 狮子山街道 | |
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| Subdistrict | |
 Main Building of Huazhong Agricultural University on Mount Shizi | |
  Shizishan SubdistrictLocation in Hubei | |
| Coordinates: 30°28′35″N 114°20′55″E / 30.47644°N 114.34861°E / 30.47644; 114.34861 | |
| Country | People's Republic of China |
| Province | Hubei |
| Sub-provincial city | Wuhan |
| District | Hongshan |
| Village-level divisions | 13 residential communities |
| Established | 1961 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 15.9 km (6.1 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 99,255 |
| • Density | 6,200/km (16,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (China Standard) |
| Shizishan Subdistrict, Wuhan | |||
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| Simplified Chinese | 狮子山街道 | ||
| Traditional Chinese | 獅子山街道 | ||
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Shizishan Subdistrict , named after Mount Shizi located in the subdistrict, is a subdistrict in southern Hongshan District, Wuhan, Hubei, China. To the east it borders the Shizitou South Lake Bridge across from Zhongnan University of Economics and Law; to the south it borders Liqiao Fishery on the southern shore of Yezhi Lake and Hongshan Subdistrict; to the west it reaches Wunan Station on the Beijing–Guangzhou railway and Zhangjiawan Subdistrict; to the north it reaches South Lake's Liantong Port on Xunsi River. Huazhong Agricultural University and the main campus of Hubei University of Technology are located in the subdistrict.
History
Shizishan Subdistrict was established in 1961.
In July 1986, Shizishan Subdistrict was transferred from Wuchang District to Hongshan District.
Geography
The western part of the subdistrict is located between two lakes (South Lake and Yezhi Lake) and around the mountain which gives the district its name. Mount Shizi (Chinese: 狮子山; lit. 'Lion Mountain') is so named because it looks like a lion. Mount Shizi reaches 2,800 m (9,186 ft) in height and covers 1000 mu of land with 970 mu covered in forest as of 2016. In 2015, a public greenway path was laid out around Mount Shizi. In 1957, Huazhong Agricultural University was built around Mount Shizi, the mountain from which the subdistrict takes its name.
Administrative divisions
As of 2017, Shizishan Subdistrict administers thirteen residential communities:
- Huanongdong, Huanongxi, Luoshilu, Shengnongkeyuan, Tonghui, Qiyi'ersuo, Hugong Hubei University of Technology), Wunantielu, Shinan, Nanhushanzhuang, Meiguiwan, Shuchenglu, Luojiayayuan
Former administrative divisions of the subdistrict include:
- Sanneipei, Huakeyuan, Huakeyuan Nongchang, Wunan, Huanongyiwei, Huanong'erwei, Huanongsanwei, 7011 Gongchang, Canzhongchang, Zhoujiawan , Nanhucun, Dahualing and Wutie
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 58,786 | — |
| 2010 | 99,255 | +5.38% |
As of 1996, the total area of Shizishan Subdistrict was 15.1 km (6 sq mi). Including both long-term residents, college students and laborers, the population is estimated to reach 180,000.
Transportation
Shizishan Subdistrict is served by several stations at the southern terminus of Line 7 (Wuhan Metro). Shizishan Subdistrict is located north of the Third Ring Road.
References
- ^ 洪山年鉴2017 [Hongshan Yearbook 2017] (in Simplified Chinese). Hongshan District People's Government. 2017. Retrieved 1 November 2018.
- ^ 2017年统计用区划代码和城乡划分代码：狮子山街道 [2017 Statistical Area Numbers and Rural-Urban Area Numbers: Shizishan Subdistrict]. National Bureau of Statistics of the People's Republic of China. 2017. Retrieved 1 November 2018.
- ^ 狮子山街道 [Shizishan Subdistrict] (in Chinese). XZQH.org. 7 July 2014. Retrieved 1 November 2018.
- ^ 洪山区历史沿革 [Hongshan District Historical Development] (in Simplified Chinese). XZQH.org. 7 July 2014. Retrieved 1 November 2018.
- 2017年统计用区划代码和城乡划分代码：洪山区 (in Simplified Chinese). National Bureau of Statistics of the People's Republic of China. 2017. Retrieved 1 November 2018.
- 历史沿革 [Historical Development] (in Simplified Chinese). Hongshan District People's Government. 24 October 2017. Retrieved 1 November 2018.
- 狮子山绿道哪里去 深居华农大学校园内. 武汉全民义务植树 (in Simplified Chinese). 29 July 2016. Retrieved 1 November 2018.
- 华中农业大学庆建校120周年 [120th Anniversary of the Founding of Huazhong Agricultural University] (in Simplified Chinese). Shenzhen News. 2 October 2018. Retrieved 1 November 2018.