Xinkou Town (simplified Chinese: 辛口镇; traditional Chinese: 辛口鎮; pinyin: Xīnkǒu Zhèn) is a town situated in the southwestern part of Xiqing District, Tianjin, China. It shares a border with Yangliuqing Town to its north, Zhangjiawo Town to its east, Liangwangzhuang Township and Duliu Town to its south, and Yangfengang Town to its west. Its census population is 42,274 in 2010.[1]
Xinkou Town
辛口镇 | |
|---|---|
 Shuigaozhuang Park on the west of the town, 2016 | |
.png) Location in Xiqing District | |
  Xinkou Town  Xinkou Town | |
| Coordinates: 39°05′20″N 116°57′52″E / 39.08889°N 116.96444°E | |
| Country |  China |
| Municipality | Tianjin |
| District | Xiqing |
| Village-level Divisions | 2 communities 18 villages |
| Area | |
| • Total | 61.88 km2 (23.89 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 42,274 |
| • Density | 680/km2 (1,800/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (CST) |
| Postal code | 300386 |
| Area code | 022 |
The name "Xinkou" comes from Xinkou Village that predated the town.[2]
Geography edit
Xinkou Town is situated on the north of Duliujian River and east of Ziya River. The National Highway 104 traverses through the western part of the town.[2]
History edit
| Time | Status | Within |
|---|---|---|
| Song Dynasty | Qianning County | |
| Jin Dynasty | Huichuan County | |
| Yuan Dynasty | Jinghai County | |
| Ming and Qing Dynasties | Xinkou Village | Jinghai County |
| 1912 - 1949 | 12th District, Jinghai County | |
| 1949 - 1958 | 10th District, Jinghai County | |
| 1958 - 1960 | Yangliuqing People's Commune | Jinghai County, Hebei |
| 1960 - 1962 | Nankai District, Tianjin | |
| 1962 - 1969 | Xijiao District, Tianjin | |
| 1969 - 1983 | Muchang People's Commune | |
| 1983 - 1984 | Muchang Township | |
| 1984 - 1992 | Shang Xinkou Township | |
| 1992 - 1997 | Xiqing District, Tianjin | |
| 1997 - present | Xinkou Town |
Administrative divisions edit
As of 2022, Xinkou Town has 20 subdivisions, consisting of 2 residential communities and 18 villages. They are, by the order of their Administrative Division Codes:[3]
| Subdivision Names | Name Transliterations | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 新惠园 | Xinhui Yuan | Community |
| 新旺园 | Xinwang Yuan | Community |
| 上辛口 | Shang Xinkou | Village |
| 当城 | Dang Cheng | Village |
| 水高庄 | Shuigao Zhuang | Village |
| 第六埠 | Diliu Bu | Village |
| 中辛口 | Zhong Xinkou | Village |
| 下辛口 | Xia Xinkou | Village |
| 郑庄子 | Zheng Zhuangzi | Village |
| 郭庄子 | Guo Zhuangzi | Village |
| 木厂 | Muchang | Village |
| 冯高庄 | Fenggao Zhuang | Village |
| 大沙沃 | Da Shawo | Village |
| 小沙沃 | Xiao Shawo | Village |
| 大杜庄 | Da Duzhuang | Village |
| 小杜庄 | Xiao Duzhuang | Village |
| 宣家院 | Xuanjia Yuan | Village |
| 毕家村 | Bijia Cun | Village |
| 王家村 | Wangjia Cun | Village |
| 岳家开 | Yuejiakai | Village |
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "China: Tiānjīn Municipal Province (Districts and Townships) - Population Statistics, Charts and Map". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2023-04-01.
- ^ a b c 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 2023-03-28.