West Chang'an Avenue Subdistrict

West Chang'an Avenue Subdistrict (simplified Chinese: 西长安街街道; traditional Chinese: 西長安街街道; pinyin: Xī Cháng'ān Jiē Jiēdào) is a subdistrict on the eastern part of Xicheng District, Beijing.

West Chang'an Avenue Subdistrict
西长安街街道
Yidali, part of the West Chang'an Subdistrict, 2011
Yidali, part of the West Chang'an Subdistrict, 2011
West Chang'an Avenue Subdistrict is located in Beijing
West Chang'an Avenue Subdistrict
West Chang'an Avenue Subdistrict
West Chang'an Avenue Subdistrict is located in China
West Chang'an Avenue Subdistrict
West Chang'an Avenue Subdistrict
Coordinates: 39°54′42″N 116°22′29″E
CountryChina
MunicipalityBeijing
DistrictXicheng
Area
  Total4.24 km2 (1.64 sq mi)
Elevation
53 m (174 ft)
Population
 (2020)
  Total36,645
  Density8,600/km2 (22,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+8 (China Standard)
Postal code
100032
Area code010

The subdistrict got its name from the Chang'an Avenue (Chinese: 长安街; lit. 'Eternal Peace Avenue'). As of 2020, it had 11 residential communities (社区) under its administration, containing a total population of 36,645[1]

History

Timeline of changes in the status of West Chang'an Avenue Subdistrict[2]
Time Status
Qing dynasty Part of Xianghong and Xianglan banners
1912 Part of 2nd, 4th, 6th and 7th Inner Districts
1949 Part of 2nd and 5th Districts
1952 Transferred under Xidan District
1954 The following subdistricts were created:
  • Dongwenchangge
  • Dasiyanjing
  • Xi'anfu Hutong
  • Weiying Hutong
  • Heng'ertiao
  • Xidan Beidajie
  • Nanchangjie
  • Xixinsi
1958 All merged into West Chang'an Avenue Subdistrct and transferred under Xicheng District
1960 Transformed to a commune
1961 Reinstated as a subdistrict

Administrative Division

As of 2021, there are 11 communities under the subdistrict:[3]

Administrative Division Code Community Name in English Community Name in Simplified Chinese
110102001004 Fuyoujienan 府右街南
110102001007 Xijiaominxiang 西交民巷
110102001011 Beixinhuajie 北新华街
110102001012 Liubukou 六部口
110102001013 Hepingmen 和平门
110102001018 Zhongsheng 钟声
110102001019 Taipusi 太仆寺
110102001023 Xihuangchenggennan 西黄城根南
110102001026 Yidali 义达里
110102001027 Xidanbei 西单北
110102001028 Weiying 未英

Landmarks

See also

References

  1. Zhong guo tong ji nian jian = China statistical yearbook. 2020(zong di 39 qi) 2020(No. 39). Guo jia tong ji ju, 国家统计局. (Di 1 ban ed.). Beijing: Zhong guo tong ji chu ban she. 2020. ISBN 978-7-5037-9225-0. OCLC 1262741013.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: others (link)
  2. 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)
  3. "2021年统计用区划代码和城乡划分代码". www.stats.gov.cn. Retrieved 2022-09-19.
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