Shuangjie
Shuangjie Town (simplified Chinese: 双街镇; traditional Chinese: 雙街鎮; pinyin: Shuāngjiē Zhèn) is a town inside of Beichen District, Tianjin, China. It shares border with Huangzhuang Subdistrict and Xiazhuzhuang Town to the north, Dazhangzhuang Town to the east, Beicang Town to the south, and Shuangkou Town to the west. It has 54,564 inhabitants as of 2010.[1]
Shuangjie Town
双街镇 | |
|---|---|
 Beichen Science Park North Station on the east of the town, 2021 | |
.png.webp) Location inside of Beichen District | |
  Shuangjie Town  Shuangjie Town | |
| Coordinates: 39°15′37″N 117°06′15″E | |
| Country |  China |
| Municipality | Tianjin |
| District | Beichen |
| Village-level Divisions | 9 communities 15 villages |
| Area | |
| • Total | 42.62 km2 (16.46 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 54,564 |
| • Density | 1,300/km2 (3,300/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (CST) |
| Postal code | 300403 |
| Area code | 022 |
The name Shuangjie (Chinese: 双街; lit. 'Two Street') came from Shuangjie Village, the seat of the town's government. The village was first established during the Ming Dynasty, and got its name for having two main streets in the early stage of formation.[2]
Geography
Shuangjie Town is situated to the north of Yongdingxin River, with the Grand Canal passing through the west of the town. National Highway 103 also passes through the town.
History
| Years | Status | Belong to |
|---|---|---|
| 1949 – 1950 | 8th District, Tianjin | |
| 1950 – 1953 | 4th District, Tianjin | |
| 1953 – 1958 | Shuangjie Township | |
| 1958 – 1959 | Under Xingfu People's Commune | Hongqiao District, Tianjin |
| 1959 – 1961 | Under Beicang People's Commune | |
| 1961 – 1983 | Shuangjie People's Commune | Beijiao District, Tianjin |
| 1983 – 1992 | Shuangjie Township | |
| 1992 – 1995 | Beichen District, Tianjin | |
| 1995 –present | Shuangjie Town |
Administrative divisions
At the end of 2022, Shuangjie Town is divided into 24 subdivisions, including 9 residential communities and 15 villages. They are listed as follows:[3]
Communities
- Shuangjie Xin Jiayuan (双街新家园)
- Shanghe Huayuan (上河花园)
- Junde Huayuan (郡德花园)
- Banwan Bandao (半湾半岛)
- Chengji Meijing (城际美景)
- Jiagu Huating (嘉谷华庭)
- Julong Yuan (聚龙园)
- Chailou Longyuan (柴楼隆园)
- Chailou Xingyuan (柴楼兴园)
Villages
- Xiaojie (小街)
- Hangou (汉沟)
- Pangju (庞咀)
- Huyuan (胡元)
- Langyuan (郎元)
- Shang Pukou (上蒲口)
- Zhangwan (张湾)
- Yangdi (杨堤)
- Chailou (柴楼)
- Shuangjie Cun (双街村)
- Xia Pukou (下蒲口)
- Shazhuang (沙庄)
- Xia Xinzhuang (下辛庄)
- Xi Zhaozhuang (西赵庄)
- Changzhuang (常庄)
References
- "China: Tiānjīn Municipal Province (Districts and Townships) - Population Statistics, Charts and Map". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2023-04-12.
- 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) - "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 2023-04-10.