Xiawafang Subdistrict

Xiawafang Subdistrict (Chinese: 下瓦房街道; pinyin: Xiàwǎfáng Jiēdào) is a subdistrict in the northern part of Hexi District, Tianjin. it borders Dawangzhuang and Dazhigu Subdistricts in the northeast, Guajiasi Subdistrict in the south, Taoyuan Subdistrict in the west, and Dayingmen Subdistrict in the northwest. In 2010, its population was 49,767.[1]

Xiawafang Subdistrict
下瓦房街道
Subdistrict
Former Danish Consulate in Tianjin, 2012
Former Danish Consulate in Tianjin, 2012
Location of Xiawafang within Hexi District
Location of Xiawafang within Hexi District
Xiawafang Subdistrict is located in Tianjin
Xiawafang Subdistrict
Xiawafang Subdistrict
Xiawafang Subdistrict is located in China
Xiawafang Subdistrict
Xiawafang Subdistrict
Coordinates: 39°06′18″N 117°13′08″E
CountryChina
MunicipalityTianjin
DistrictHexi
Village-level Divisions10 communities
Area
 • Total1.69 km2 (0.65 sq mi)
Elevation
7 m (23 ft)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total49,767
 • Density29,000/km2 (76,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+8 (China Standard)
Postal code
300202
Area code022

Its name Xiawafang (Chinese: 下瓦房; lit. 'Down Tile House') originated in late Qing dynasty, when a three-room teahouse was constructed here in the downstream of Hai River, and became popular among the local population.[2]

History
Timeline of Xiawafang Subdistrict[2]
Year Status Belong to
1954 - 1956 Jiujiang Road Subdistrict

Sanyizhuang Subdistrict Nanhuali Subdistrict

 6th District, Tianjin
1956 - 1960 Xiawafang Subdistrict (Integrated Liuzhuang Subdistrict in 1958 Hexi District, Tianjin
1960 - 1961 Xiawafang People's Commune
1961 - 1963 Xiawafang Subdistrict
1963 - 1968 Xiawafang Subdistrict

Liuzhuang Subdistrict

1968 - 1978 Xiawafang Revolutionary Committee

Liuzhuang Revolutionary Committee

1978 - 2000 Xiawafang Subdistrict

Liuzhuang Subdistrict

2000 - present Xiawafang Subdistrict

Administrative divisions

In 2021, Xiawafang Subdistrict was formed from these 10 communities:[3]

Subdivision Names Name Transliterations
福建路 Fujianlu
台北路 Taibeilu
福至里 Fuzhili
大沽路 Dagulu
南华里 Nanhuali
龙海公寓 Longhai Gongyu
东舍宅 Dongshezhai
富裕广场 Fuyu Guangchang
福盛花园 Fusheng Huayuan
铂津湾 Bojinwan
  • Section of the Hai River around this subdistrict, 2012
    Section of the Hai River around this subdistrict, 2012
  • One of the Historical and Stylistist Architectures of Tianjin in 288 Jiefang South Road, 2012
    One of the Historical and Stylistist Architectures of Tianjin in 288 Jiefang South Road, 2012
  • One of the Historical and Stylistist Architectures of Tianjin in 294-298 Jiefang South Road, 2012
    One of the Historical and Stylistist Architectures of Tianjin in 294-298 Jiefang South Road, 2012
  • Dongguang Building, 2012
    Dongguang Building, 2012

References
  1. "China: Tiānjīn Municipal Province (Districts and Townships) - Population Statistics, Charts and Map". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2022-11-05.
  2. 中华人民共和国政区大典:天津市卷 (in Chinese). 中国社会出版社. 2020.
  3. "2021年统计用区划代码和城乡划分代码". www.stats.gov.cn. Retrieved 2022-11-06.
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