Desheng Subdistrict, Beijing

Desheng Subdistrict (Chinese: 德胜街道; pinyin: Déshèng Jiēdào) is a subdistrict on the northern end of the Xicheng District, Beijing, China. As of 2020, it has a total population of 116,338.[1]

Desheng Subdistrict
德胜街道
Deshengmen, a former city gate in the subdistrict, 2022
Deshengmen, a former city gate in the subdistrict, 2022
Desheng Subdistrict is located in Beijing
Desheng Subdistrict
Desheng Subdistrict
Desheng Subdistrict is located in China
Desheng Subdistrict
Desheng Subdistrict
Coordinates: 39°57′15″N 116°22′53″E / 39.95417°N 116.38139°E / 39.95417; 116.38139
CountryChina
MunicipalityBeijing
DistrictXicheng
Area
 • Total4.1 km2 (1.6 sq mi)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total116,338
 • Density28,000/km2 (73,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+8 (China Standard)
Postal code
100011
Area code010

This subdistrict was named after Deshengmen (Chinese: 德胜门; lit. 'Gate of Virtuous Triumph'), a city gate on the now demolished Beijing city wall.

History edit

Timeline of changes in the status of Desheng Subdistrict[2]
Time Status
Qing dynasty Part of Zhenghuang Banner, Northern City
1912 Part of North Suburban District
1949 Part of 16th District
1952 Part of Xisi District
1958 Created as Deshengmenwai Subdistrict and transferred under Xicheng District. Later renamed Dewai Subdistrict
2004 Renamed Desheng Subdistrict

Administrative Division edit

In 2021, the Desheng Subdistrict has the following communities:[3]

Administrative Division Code Community Name in English Community Name in Chinese
110102010002 Andelunan 安德路南
110102010005 Andelubei 安德路北
110102010011 Deshengli 德胜里
110102010013 Dewai Dajiexi 德外大街西
110102010017 Xinming Jiayuan 新明家园
110102010019 Xinfeng Zhongzhi 新风中直
110102010021 Xinwai Dajiebei 新外大街北
110102010022 Xinkang 新康
110102010024 Madian 马甸
110102010025 Rendinghu Xili 人定湖西里
110102010026 Huangsi Dajiexi 黄寺大街西
110102010029 Shuangqigan 双旗杆
110102010031 Beiguang 北广
110102010033 Huangsi Dajie 24 黄寺大街24号
110102010036 Yuzhong Xili 裕中西里
110102010038 Yuzhong Dongli 裕中东里
110102010039 Yangguang Lijing 阳光丽景
110102010043 Dewai Dajiedong 德外大街东
110102010044 Liupukangbei Xiaojie 六铺炕北小街
110102010045 Liupukangnan Xiaojie 六铺炕南小街

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See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "2021年统计用区划代码和城乡划分代码". www.stats.gov.cn. Retrieved 2022-09-20.