Badaling Town (simplified Chinese: 八达岭镇; traditional Chinese: 八達嶺鎮; pinyin: Bādálǐng Zhèn) is a town on the southwestern part of Yanqing District of Beijing. It borders Kangzhuang and Dayushu Towns to its north, Jingzhuang Town to its east, Nankou Town to its southeast, and Donghuayuan Town to its west. It was home to 10,024 people as of 2020.[1]
Badaling Town
康庄镇 | |
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.png) Location in Yanqing District | |
  Badaling Town  Badaling Town | |
| Coordinates: 40°21′40″N 115°58′19″E / 40.36111°N 115.97194°E | |
| Country | China |
| Municipality | Beijing |
| District | Yanqing |
| Village-level Divisions | 1 community 15 villages |
| Area | |
| • Total | 99.38 km2 (38.37 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 652 m (2,139 ft) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 10,024 |
| • Density | 100/km2 (260/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (China Standard) |
| Postal code | 102102 |
| Area code | 010 |
The name originates from Badaling, a famous section of the Great Wall of China that is located on the south of the town.[2]
Geography edit
Badaling Town is at the foothill of Badaling site, with around 70% of the town being mountainous terrain.[2] Beijing–Baotou railway, Badaling Expressway, National Highway 110 and Beijing–Lhasa Expressway all pass through parts of the town.
History edit
| Time | Status | Within |
|---|---|---|
| Ming and Qing dynasty | Chadao Village | Yanqing Department |
| 1912 - 1928 | Yanqing County, Chahar | |
| 1928 - 1952 | Lipao Township
Waipao Township | |
| 1952 - 1956 | Lipao Township
Waipao Township Badaling Township |
Yanqing County, Hebei |
| 1956 - 1958 | Badaling People's Commune | |
| 1958 - 1959 | Yanqing County, Beijing | |
| 1959 - 1961 | Xibazi Production Team, part of Yanqing People's Commune | |
| 1961 - 1964 | Xibazi People's Commune | |
| 1964 - 1972 | Kangzhuang People's Commune | |
| 1972 - 1983 | Xibazi People's Commune | |
| 1983 - 1993 | Xibazi Township | |
| 1993 - 2015 | Badaling Town | |
| 2015–present | Yanqing District, Beijing |
Administrative divisions edit
In 2021, Badaling Town had direct jurisdiction over 16 subdivisions, more specifically 1 communities and 15 villages. They are listed in the table below:[3]
| Subdivision Names | Name Transliterations | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 八达岭镇 | Badalingzhen | Community |
| 石峡 | Shixia | Village |
| 帮水峪 | Bangshuiyu | Village |
| 里炮 | Lipao | Village |
| 外炮 | Waipao | Village |
| 营城子 | Yingchengzi | Village |
| 东曹营 | Dongcaoying | Village |
| 大浮坨 | Da Futuo | Village |
| 小浮坨 | Xiao Futuo | Village |
| 程家窑 | Chengjiayao | Village |
| 岔道 | Chadao | Village |
| 西拨子 | Xibozi | Village |
| 南园 | Nanyuan | Village |
| 东沟 | Donggou | Village |
| 石佛寺 | Shifosi | Village |
| 三堡 | Sanpu | Village |
Landmark edit
Gallery edit
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Badaling Juyong Pass Chinese Memorial, 2010 -
Entrance of Badaling Wildlife Zoo, 2011 -
Badaling section of the Great Wall, 2014 -
Dongcaoying Village, 2020
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See also edit
References edit
- ^ 统计局. "北京市延庆区第七次全国人口普查公报[1]". www.bjyq.gov.cn. Retrieved 2022-10-31.
- ^ a b c 李立国; 李万钧; 吴世民, eds. (2013). 中华人民共和国政区大典, 北京市卷. Beijing: 中国社会出版社. ISBN 978-7-5087-4058-4. OCLC 910451741.
- ^ "2021年统计用区划代码和城乡划分代码". www.stats.gov.cn. Retrieved 2022-10-31.