Dongzhimen Subdistrict
Dongzhimen Subdistrict
东直门街道 | |
|---|---|
.jpg?lang=en) Dongzhimen Public Transport Hub | |
.png?lang=en) Location of Dongzhimen Subdistrict within Dongcheng District | |
  Dongzhimen Subdistrict  Dongzhimen Subdistrict | |
| Coordinates: 39°55′58″N 116°26′3″E / 39.93278°N 116.43417°E | |
| Country | China |
| Municipality | Beijing |
| District | Dongcheng |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.07 km2 (0.80 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 46,712 |
| • Density | 23,000/km2 (58,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (China Standard) |
| Postal code | 100027 |
| Area code | 010 |
Dongzhimen Subdistrict (Chinese: 东直门街道; pinyin: dōngzhímén jiēdào) is a district on the northeastern side of Dongcheng District, Beijing, China. As of 2020, the subdistrict's total population is 46,712.[1]
The subdistrict got its current name from Dongzhimen (Chinese: 东直门; lit. 'East Straight Gate'), a gate of the Beijing city wall that used to exist in this area.
History
[edit]| Year | Status |
|---|---|
| 1912 | Part of East Suburban District |
| 1949 | Part of Dongcheng District, two street offices were created: Dongzhimen and Xizhongjie |
| 1950 | Xizhongjie was incorporated into Dongzhimen |
| 1955 | Dongzhimen Street Office was changed to Dongzhimen Subdistrict |
| 1960 | Transformed into commune |
| 1978 | Changed back into a subdistrict |
Administrative Division
[edit]As of 2021, there are 10 communities within the subdistrict:[3]
| Administrative Division Code | Community Name in English | Community Name in Simplified Chinese |
|---|---|---|
| 110101009003 | Hujiayuan | 胡家园 |
| 110101009004 | Xinzhongjie | 新中街 |
| 110101009005 | Qingshuiyuan | 清水苑 |
| 110101009006 | Xinzhongxili | 新中西里 |
| 110101009008 | Shizipo | 十字坡 |
| 110101009010 | Dongwaidajie | 东外大街 |
| 110101009012 | Donghuan | 东环 |
| 110101009013 | Xiangheyuanbeili | 香河园北里 |
| 110101009015 | Gongrentiyuguan | 工人体育馆 |
| 110101009016 | Dongwaidajiebei | 东外大街北 |
Landmarks
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ 国家统计局, ed. (2020). 中国统计年鉴 [China statistical yearbook]. Vol. 39 (1st ed.). Beijing: 中国统计出版社. ISBN 978-7-5037-9225-0. OCLC 1262741013.
- ^ 李立国; 李万钧; 吴世民, eds. (2013). 中华人民共和国政区大典, 北京市卷. Beijing: 中国社会出版社. ISBN 978-7-5087-4058-4. OCLC 910451741.
- ^ "2021年统计用区划代码和城乡划分代码". www.stats.gov.cn. Retrieved 2022-09-17.