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Town of Tianjin, China Town in Tianjin, China
Wangwenzhuang Town 王稳庄镇
Town
Location within Xiqing DistrictLocation within Xiqing District
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Coordinates: 38°53′38″N 117°15′36″E / 38.89389°N 117.26000°E / 38.89389; 117.26000
Country China
MunicipalityTianjin
DistrictXiqing
Village-level Divisions4 communities
15 villages
Area
 • Total119 km (46 sq mi)
Elevation3 m (10 ft)
Population
 • Total41,363
 • Density350/km (900/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+8 (CST)
Postal code300383
Area code022

Wangwenzhuang Town (simplified Chinese: 王稳庄镇; traditional Chinese: 王穩莊鎮; pinyin: Wángwěnzhuāng Zhèn) is a town situated in the eastern part of Xiqing District, Tianjin, China. It borders Dasi Town to its north, Balitai Town to its east, Haibin Subdistrict and Zhongtang Town to its south, and Tuanbo Town to its west. As of 2010, the town is home to 41,363 inhabitants.

The name "Wangwenzhuang" (Chinese: 王稳庄; lit. 'Wangwen's Villa') is said to come from Wang Wen, a locally well-known resident of this region during the late Ming dynasty.

Geography

Wangwenzhuang Town is located on the northern bank of Duliujian River. There are several reservoirs and artificial lakes within the town, the largest being Yadian Reservoir. National Highway 18 and 233 both pass through the town.

History

History of Wangwenzhuang Town
Time Status Part of
Ming and Qing Dynasties Jinghai County, Hejian Prefecture
1912 - 1949 2nd District, Jinghai County, Hebei
1949 - 1958 Wangwenzhuang Township 8th District, Jinghai County, Hebei
1958 - 1962 Within Tuanbowa People's Commune
1962 - 1983 Wangwenzhuang People's Commune Xijiao District, Tianjin
1983 - 1992 Wangwenzhuang Township
1992 - 1997 Xiqing District, Tianjin
1997 - present Wangwenzhuang Town

Administrative divisions

As of 2022, Wangwenzhuang Town consists of 19 subdivisions, including 4 residential communities and 15 villages. They are listed as follows:

Subdivision Names Name Transliterations Type
泰康园 Taikang Yuan Community
盛祥园 Shengxiang Yuan Community
泰祥园 Taixiang Yuan Community
盛泰园 Shengtai Yuan Community
王稳庄 Wangwen Zhuang Village
东台子 Dong Taizi Village
东兰坨 Dong Lantuo Village
杨科庄 Yangke Zhuang Village
小张庄 Xiaozhang Zhuang Village
西兰坨 Xi Lantuo Village
小韩庄 Xiaohang Zhuang Village
二侯庄 Erhou Zhuang Village
小年庄 Xiaonian Zhuang Village
大侯庄 Dahou Zhuang Village
小金庄 Xiaojin Zhuang Village
小泊 Xiaobo Village
大泊 Dabo Village
小孙庄 Xiaosun Zhuang Village
建新 Jianxin Village

See also

References

  1. "China: Tiānjīn Municipal Province (Districts and Townships) - Population Statistics, Charts and Map". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2023-04-01.
  2. ^ Zhonghua Renmin Gongheguo zheng qu da dian. Tianjin juan (Di 1 ban ed.). Beijing. 2020. ISBN 978-7-5087-6215-9. OCLC 1351675957.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  3. "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]. www.stats.gov.cn (in Chinese). Archived from the original on 2023-03-28.
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