Machang Subdistrict

Machang Subdistrict (simplified Chinese: 马场街道; traditional Chinese: 馬場街道; pinyin: Mǎchǎng Jiēdào) is a subdistrict located on the northwestern corner of Hexi District, Tianjin, China. It shares border with Xinxing and Taoyuan Subdistricts to its north, Xiuyue Road Subdistrict to its east, Tianta and Youyi Road Subdistricts to its south, as well as Shuishang Gongyuan and Xuefu Subdistrict to its west. Its population was 54,949 as of 2010.[1]

Machang Subdistrict 马场街道
Subdistrict
Machang Avenue on the north of the subdistrict, 2006
Location within Hexi District
Machang Subdistrict Show map of Tianjin Machang Subdistrict Show map of China
Coordinates: 39°05′40″N 117°10′57″E
Country	China
Municipality	Tianjin
District	Hexi
Village-level Divisions	10 communities
Area
• Total	4.12 km2 (1.59 sq mi)
Elevation	8 m (26 ft)
Population  (2010)
• Total	54,949
• Density	13,000/km2 (35,000/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+8 (China Standard)
Postal code	300200
Area code	022

The subdistrict was established in 1954. Its name (Chinese: 马场; lit. 'Horse Racing Venue') came from a horse racing venue that was constructed here in 1890s, back when this region was a part of the British concession of Tianjin.[2]