Jiuxian, Beijing
Jiuxian Town (simplified Chinese: 旧县镇; traditional Chinese: 舊縣鎮; pinyin: Jiùxiàn Zhèn), is a town in the Yanqing District of Beijing. It shares border with Houcheng Town in its north, Xiangying Township and Yongning Town in its east, Shenjiaying Town in its south, and Zhangshanying Town in its west. In 2020, it was home to 17,676 inhabitants.[1]
Jiuxian Town
旧县镇 | |
|---|---|
 Longqing Gorge near Gucheng Village, 2005 | |
.png.webp) Location within Yanqing District | |
  Jiuxian Town  Jiuxian Town | |
| Coordinates: 40°32′57″N 116°04′51″E | |
| Country | China |
| Municipality | Beijing |
| District | Yanqing |
| Village-level Divisions | 1 communities 22 villages |
| Area | |
| • Total | 114.9 km2 (44.4 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 524 m (1,719 ft) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 17,676 |
| • Density | 150/km2 (400/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (China Standard) |
| Postal code | 102109 |
| Area code | 010 |
The name Jiuxian is referring to the town's past status as the county center of Yanqing. It used to be the county seat of Jinshan County (缙山, later renamed to Longqing County and then Yanqing County) until 1316.[2]
Geography
Jiuxian Town is bounded by a collection of mountains along its northern boundary with Houcheng, Hebei.[2] Bayu Road passes through the southeast of the town.
History
| Time | Status | Within |
|---|---|---|
| 1958 - 1961 | Yongning People's Commune | Yanqing County, Beijing |
| 1961 - 1983 | Jiuxian People's Commune | |
| 1983 - 1995 | Jiuxian Township | |
| 1995 - 2015 | Jiuxian Town | |
| 2015 - present | Yanqing District, Beijing |
Administrative divisions
So far in 2021, Jiuxian Town covers 23 subdivisions, including 1 community and 22 villages. They are listed as follows:[3]
| Subdivision Names | Name Transliterations | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 旧县镇 | Jiuxianzhen | Community |
| 白草洼 | Baicaowa | Village |
| 三里庄 | Sanlizhuang | Village |
| 烧窑峪 | Shaoyaoyu | Village |
| 北张庄 | Beizhangzhuang | Village |
| 白羊峪 | Baiyangyu | Village |
| 黄峪口 | Huangyukou | Village |
| 白河堡 | Baihepu | Village |
| 闫家庄 | Yanjiazhuang | Village |
| 耿家营 | Gengjiaying | Village |
| 车坊 | Chefang | Village |
| 旧县 | Jiuxian | Village |
| 东羊坊 | Dongyangfang | Village |
| 米粮屯 | Miliangtun | Village |
| 古城 | Gucheng | Village |
| 常家营 | Changjiaying | Village |
| 常里营 | Changliying | Village |
| 盆窑 | Penyao | Village |
| 团山 | Tuanshan | Village |
| 大柏老 | Da Bailao | Village |
| 小柏老 | Xiao Bailao | Village |
| 西龙湾 | Xi Longwan | Village |
| 东龙湾 | Dong Longwan | Village |
Landmark
References
- 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.
- Zhong hua ren min gong he guo zheng qu da dian. Bei jing shi juan. Li li guo, Li wan jun, Wu shi min, 李立国., 李万钧., 吴世民. Bei jing: Zhong guo she hui chu ban she. 2013. ISBN 978-7-5087-4058-4. OCLC 910451741.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: others (link) - "2021年统计用区划代码和城乡划分代码". www.stats.gov.cn. Retrieved 2022-10-31.