Fatou Subdistrict (Chinese: 垡头街道; pinyin: Fátóu Jiēdào) is a subdistrict on the southern part of Chaoyang District, Beijing, China. It borders Wangsiying Township to the north, Dougezhuang Township to the east, Shibalidian Township to the south, and Nanmofang Township to the northwest. As of 2020, it has a total population of 78,952.[1]

Fatou Subdistrict
垡头街道
Yanbao Qidong Community built on the site of former Beijing Coking Chemical Factory within Fatou
Yanbao Qidong Community built on the site of former Beijing Coking Chemical Factory within Fatou
Fatou Subdistrict is located in Beijing
Fatou Subdistrict
Fatou Subdistrict
Fatou Subdistrict is located in China
Fatou Subdistrict
Fatou Subdistrict
Coordinates: 39°51′59″N 116°30′14″E / 39.86639°N 116.50389°E / 39.86639; 116.50389
CountryChina
MunicipalityBeijing
DistrictChaoyang
Village-level Divisions16 communities
Area
 • Total
9.6 km2 (3.7 sq mi)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
78,952
 • Density8,200/km2 (21,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+8 (China Standard)
Postal code
100023
Area code010

The subdistrict was named after Fatou (Chinese: 垡头; lit. 'Plough Head') Village in the area, which in turn was named so its glutinous and heavy soil during planting season. Fatou Village first appeared on record in 1593.[2]

History

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Timeline of changes in the status of Fatou Subdistrict[3]
Time Status
1960 Created as Fatou Subdistrict
1965 Changed to People's Commune of Fatou
1968 Changed to Shuguangli Subdistrict
1978 Restored as Fatou Subdistrict

Administrative Division

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In 2021, there are a total of 16 communities under Fatou Subdistrict:[4]

Administrative Division Code Community Name in English Community Name in Simplified Chinese
110105019013 Yiqu 一区
110105019014 Erqu 二区
110105019015 Sanqu 三区
110105019016 Dongli 东里
110105019017 Xili 西里
110105019018 Beili 北里
110105019024 Cuicheng Xinyuan 翠城馨园
110105019025 Cuicheng Yayuan 翠城雅园
110105019026 Cuicheng Quyuan 翠城趣园
110105019027 Cuicheng Shengyuan 翠城盛园
110105019028 Cuicheng Xiyuan 翠城熙园
110105019029 Shuanghe Jiayuan 双合家园
110105019030 Cuicheng Fuyuan 翠城福园
110105019031 Qidong Jiayuan 祈东家园
110105019032 Beijiao Jiayuan 北焦家园
110105019033 Shuangmei Jiayuan 双美家园

References

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  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. ^ Hu,Liping; 户力平 (2020). Bei jing di tie zhan ming zhang gu = Allusions in the subway stations' name of Beijing (Di 1 ban ed.). Beijing: Dong fang chu ban she. ISBN 978-7-5207-1180-7. OCLC 1243234501.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ "2021年统计用区划代码和城乡划分代码". Retrieved 2022-09-22.