Shuangkou Town (simplified Chinese: 双口镇; traditional Chinese: 雙口鎮; pinyin: Shuāngkǒu Zhèn) is a town situated on the western side of Beichen District, Tianjin, China. It is located in the south of Huangzhuang Subdistrict and Chenju Town, southwest of Shuangjie and Beicang Towns, west of Qingguang Town, north of Yangliuqing Town, as well as east of Wangqingtuo and Chagugang Towns. According to the 2010 Chinese Census, it has a population of 63,999.[1]
Shuangkou Town
双口镇 | |
|---|---|
_20210527.jpg) Hebei University of Technology on the northeast of the town | |
.png) Location in Beichen District | |
  Shuangkou Town  Shuangkou Town | |
| Coordinates: 39°13′35″N 117°01′49″E / 39.22639°N 117.03028°E | |
| Country |  China |
| Municipality | Tianjin |
| District | Beichen |
| Village-level Divisions | 21 villages |
| Area | |
| • Total | 67.73 km2 (26.15 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 63,999 |
| • Density | 940/km2 (2,400/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (CST) |
| Postal code | 300401 |
| Area code | 022 |
The name Shuangkou (Chinese: 双口; lit. 'Two Mouths') came into existence in the Qing Dynasty, and was given for the settlement's location at the intersection of two waterways: Zhujiadian and Yedian.[2]
Geography
editShuangkou Town is located on the northern bank of Ziya River, with Zhonghong Ancient Channel passing through the town. The town is connected to the National Highway 112.
History
edit| Time | Status | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Ming Dynasty | Wuqing County | |
| Qing Dynasty | Tianjin County, Shuntian Prefecture | |
| 1913 - 1928 | Tianjin County, Zhili | |
| 1928 - 1946 | Tianjin County, Hebei | |
| 1946 - 1950 | 3rd District, Tianjin County, Hebei | |
| 1950 - 1952 | 4th District, Tianjin County, Hebei | |
| 1952 - 1953 | 4th District, Tianjin County, Tianjin | |
| 1953 - 1958 | Shuangkou Township Hetou Township |
Beijiao District, Tianjin |
| 1958 - 1961 | Administered by Xingfu People's Commune | Hongqiao District, Tianjin |
| 1961 - 1963 | Shuangkou People's Commune Qingguang People's Commune |
Beijiao District, Tianjin |
| 1963 - 1983 | Shuangkou People's Commune Chafangzi People's Commune | |
| 1983 - 1985 | Shuangkou Township Chafangzi Township | |
| 1985 - 1992 | Shuangkou Township Shanghetou Township | |
| 1992 - 1995 | Beichen District, Tianjin | |
| 1995 - 1999 | Shuangkou Town Shanghetou Township | |
| 1999 - 2001 | Shuangkou Town Shanghetou Town | |
| 2001 - present | Shuangkou Town |
Administrative divisions
editAs of 2022, Shuangkou Town covers these 21 villages:[3]
- Shuangkou Yicun (双口一村)
- Shuangkou Ercun (双口二村)
- Shuangkou Sancun (双口三村)
- Anguang (安光)
- Houbao (后堡)
- Qian Dingzhuang (前丁庄)
- Hou Dingzhuang (后丁庄)
- Ping'an Zhuang (平安庄)
- Shang Hetou (上河头)
- Zhong Hetou(中河头)
- Xia Hetou (下河头)
- Dongdi Cun (东堤村)
- Yanghe (杨河)
- Chafangzi (岔房子)
- Xianhe Yicun (线河一村)
- Xianhe Ercun (线河二村)
- Shuanghe (双河)
- Qianbao (前堡)
- Xubao (徐堡)
- Hebao (郝堡)
- Zhaoquan (赵圈)
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "China: Tiānjīn Municipal Province (Districts and Townships) - Population Statistics, Charts and Map". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2023-04-12.
- ^ a b 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 2023-04-10.