Jianshan Subdistrict, Tianjin

Jianshan Subdistrict (Chinese: 尖山街道; pinyin: Jiānshān Jiēdào) is a subdistrict located on the center of Hexi District, Tianjin, China. It borders Yuexiu Road and Guajiasi Subdistricts in its north, Chentangzhuang and Donghai Subdistricts in its east, Taihu Road and Meijiang Subdistricts in its south, and Youyi Road Subdistrict in its west. In the year 2010, 91,767 inhabitants were counted for this subdistrict.[1]

Jianshan Subdistrict
尖山街道
Meijiangdao Station on the western border of the subdistrict, 2022
Meijiangdao Station on the western border of the subdistrict, 2022
Location within Hexi District
Location within Hexi District
Jianshan Subdistrict is located in Tianjin
Jianshan Subdistrict
Jianshan Subdistrict
Jianshan Subdistrict is located in China
Jianshan Subdistrict
Jianshan Subdistrict
Coordinates: 39°05′17″N 117°13′25″E / 39.08806°N 117.22361°E / 39.08806; 117.22361
CountryChina
MunicipalityTianjin
DistrictHexi
Village-level Divisions13 communities
Area
 • Total
5.71 km2 (2.20 sq mi)
Elevation
7 m (23 ft)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total
91,767
 • Density16,000/km2 (42,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+8 (China Standard)
Postal code
300221
Area code022

The name Jianshan (Chinese: 尖山; lit. 'Pointy Mountain') came from two villages that used to exist within the region during the Ming and Qing dynasties, both of which were situated on top of a hill compared to the low-lying landscape of their surrounding.[2]

Geography

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Jianshan Subdistrict is bisected by Fuxing River that runs eastward to flow into the Hai River.[2] Jiefang South Road and Dongnan Banhuan Expressway pass through here.

History

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Timetable of Jianshan Subdistrict[2]
Year Status Under
1954 - 1956 Nanlou Subdistrict

Tuchengjie Subdistrict

6th District, Tianjin
1956 - 1960 Hexi District
1960 - 1963 Administered by Chentangzhuang People's Commune
1963 - present Jianshan Subdistrict

Administrative divisions

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As of 2021, Jianshan Subdistrict administered the following 13 residential communities:[3]

Subdivision Names Name Transliterations
郁江南里 Yujiang Nanli
曙光里 Shuguangli
光明里 Guangmingli
红山里 Hongshanli
纯洁里 Chunjieli
长达公寓 Changda Gongyu
光华里 Guanghuali
名都新园 Mingdu Xinyuan
瑞江花园 Ruijiang Huayuan
尚城 Shangcheng
水晶城 Shuijing Cheng
优仕公寓 Youshi Gongyu
喜年广场 Xinian Guangchang

References

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  1. ^ "China: Tiānjīn Municipal Province (Districts and Townships) - Population Statistics, Charts and Map". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2022-11-05.
  2. ^ a b c 中华人民共和国政区大典:天津市卷 (in Chinese). 中国社会出版社. 2020.
  3. ^ "2021年统计用区划代码和城乡划分代码". www.stats.gov.cn. Retrieved 2022-11-07.