Jiuxian Town (simplified Chinese: 旧县镇; traditional Chinese: 舊縣鎮; pinyin: Jiùxiàn Zhèn), is a town in the Yanqing District of Beijing. It shares border with Houcheng Town in its north, Xiangying Township and Yongning Town in its east, Shenjiaying Town in its south, and Zhangshanying Town in its west. In 2020, it was home to 17,676 inhabitants.[1]

Jiuxian Town
旧县镇
Longqing Gorge near Gucheng Village, 2005
Longqing Gorge near Gucheng Village, 2005
Location within Yanqing District
Location within Yanqing District
Jiuxian Town is located in Beijing
Jiuxian Town
Jiuxian Town
Jiuxian Town is located in China
Jiuxian Town
Jiuxian Town
Coordinates: 40°32′57″N 116°04′51″E / 40.54917°N 116.08083°E / 40.54917; 116.08083
CountryChina
MunicipalityBeijing
DistrictYanqing
Village-level Divisions1 communities
22 villages
Area
 • Total114.9 km2 (44.4 sq mi)
Elevation
524 m (1,719 ft)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total17,676
 • Density150/km2 (400/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+8 (China Standard)
Postal code
102109
Area code010

The name Jiuxian is referring to the town's past status as the county center of Yanqing. It used to be the county seat of Jinshan County (缙山, later renamed to Longqing County and then Yanqing County) until 1316.[2]

Geography

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Jiuxian Town is bounded by a collection of mountains along its northern boundary with Houcheng, Hebei.[2] Bayu Road passes through the southeast of the town.

History

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Timeline of Jiuxian's History[2]
Time Status Within
1958 - 1961 Yongning People's Commune Yanqing County, Beijing
1961 - 1983 Jiuxian People's Commune
1983 - 1995 Jiuxian Township
1995 - 2015 Jiuxian Town
2015–present Yanqing District, Beijing

Administrative divisions

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So far in 2021, Jiuxian Town covers 23 subdivisions, including 1 community and 22 villages. They are listed as follows:[3]

Subdivision Names Name Transliterations Type
旧县镇 Jiuxianzhen Community
白草洼 Baicaowa Village
三里庄 Sanlizhuang Village
烧窑峪 Shaoyaoyu Village
北张庄 Beizhangzhuang Village
白羊峪 Baiyangyu Village
黄峪口 Huangyukou Village
白河堡 Baihepu Village
闫家庄 Yanjiazhuang Village
耿家营 Gengjiaying Village
车坊 Chefang Village
旧县 Jiuxian Village
东羊坊 Dongyangfang Village
米粮屯 Miliangtun Village
古城 Gucheng Village
常家营 Changjiaying Village
常里营 Changliying Village
盆窑 Penyao Village
团山 Tuanshan Village
大柏老 Da Bailao Village
小柏老 Xiao Bailao Village
西龙湾 Xi Longwan Village
东龙湾 Dong Longwan Village

Landmark

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ 统计局. "北京市延庆区第七次全国人口普查公报[1]". www.bjyq.gov.cn. Retrieved 2022-10-31.
  2. ^ a b c 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 2022-10-31.