Yangcun Subdistrict (simplified Chinese: 杨村街道; traditional Chinese: 楊村街道; pinyin: Yángcūn Jiēdào) is a subdistrict located in the south portion of Wuqing District, Tianjin, China. It shares border with Xuguantun Subdistrict in its north, Meichang Town in its east, Xiazhuzhuang Subdistrict in its south, and Yunhexi Subdistrict in its west. As of 2010, it is home to a population of 45,947.[1]

Yangcun Subdistrict
杨村街道
Shopping street in Shengli Lu Residential Community within the subdistrict.
Shopping street in Shengli Lu Residential Community within the subdistrict.
Yangcun Subdistrict is located in Tianjin
Yangcun Subdistrict
Yangcun Subdistrict
Yangcun Subdistrict is located in China
Yangcun Subdistrict
Yangcun Subdistrict
Coordinates: 39°22′49″N 117°04′11″E / 39.38028°N 117.06972°E / 39.38028; 117.06972
Country China
MunicipalityTianjin
DistrictWuqing
Village-level Divisions13 communities
Area
 • Total15.86 km2 (6.12 sq mi)
Elevation
7 m (23 ft)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total45,947
 • Density2,900/km2 (7,500/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+8 (CST)
Postal code
301700
Area code022

The area was named "Yangcun" (Chinese: 杨村; lit. 'Yang's Village') due to Yang being the dominant family at the founding of the settlement in the Song dynasty.[2]

Geography edit

Yangcun Subdistrict is located to the east of the Grand Canal. The National Highway 103 passes through its west. Its average elevation is 7 meters above the sea level.[3]

History edit

Timeline of Yangcun Subdistrict[2]
Years Status Part of
1950 - 1958 Yangcun Town Wuqing County, Hebei
1958 - 1973 Yangcun People's Commune
1973 - 1982 Wuqing County, Tianjin
1982 - 2000 Yangcun Town
2000 - 2001 Wuqing District, Tianjin
2001 - present Yangcun Subdistrict

Administrative divisions edit

As of the year 2022, Yangcun Subdistrict oversees 13 residential communities. They are listed as follows:[4]

  • Wenhua Xiang (文华巷)
  • Tuanjie Lu (团结路)
  • Shengli Lu (胜利路)
  • Nanlou (南楼)
  • Zhanbei Lu (站北路)
  • Yucai Nanli (育才南里)
  • Youyi Li (友谊里)
  • Dongwang Xiang (东旺巷)
  • Yangguang Jiayuan (阳光家园)
  • Jinhui Wan (金汇湾)
  • Xinwan Huayuan Dong (新湾花园东)
  • Xinwan Huayuan Xi (新湾花园西)
  • Yunze Huayuan (运泽花园)

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See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ "China: Tiānjīn Municipal Province (Districts and Townships) - Population Statistics, Charts and Map". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2023-05-07.
  2. ^ a b Zhonghua Renmin Gongheguo zheng qu da dian. Tianjin juan (Di 1 ban ed.). 2020. ISBN 978-7-5087-6215-9. OCLC 1351675957.
  3. ^ "杨村街道 topographic map, elevation, terrain". Topographic maps. Retrieved 2023-05-07.
  4. ^ "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 2023-03-21. Retrieved 2023-05-07.