Shichahai Subdistrict
| Shichahai Subdistrict 什刹海街道 | |
|---|---|
|  Shichahai Lake within the subdistrict, 2016 | |
|   Shichahai Subdistrict   Shichahai Subdistrict | |
| Coordinates: 39°55′57″N 116°22′27″E / 39.93250°N 116.37417°E | |
| Country | China | 
| Municipality | Beijing | 
| District | Xicheng | 
| Area | |
|  • Total | 5.8 km2 (2.2 sq mi) | 
| Population  (2020) | |
|  • Total | 75,447 | 
| • Density | 13,000/km2 (34,000/sq mi) | 
| Time zone | UTC+8 (China Standard) | 
| Postal code | 100032 | 
| Area code | 010 | 
Shichahai Subdistrict (Chinese: 什刹海街道; pinyin: Shíchàhǎi Jiēdào) is a subdistrict on the northern portion of Xicheng District, Beijing, China. As of 2020, its total population was 75,447.[1]
The subdistrict was named after Shichahai (Chinese: 什刹海; lit. 'Ten moment sea'), a collection of three lakes within the subdistrict.[2]
History
| Time | Status | 
|---|---|
| Qing dynasty | Part of the Zhenghuang, Zhenghong Banners and Huangcheng Area | 
| 1928 | Part of 4th, 5th and 6th Inner Districts | 
| 1950 | Part of 4th and 5th Districts | 
| 1952 | Part of Xisi District | 
| 1958 | Liguangqiao and Maijiawan Subdistricts were merged to form Changqiao Subdistrict. Transferred under Xicheng District | 
| 2004 | Land east of Xinjiekoubei Avenue within Xinjiekou Subdistrict was merged with Changqiao Subdistrict to create Shichahai Subdistrict | 
Administrative Division
By 2021, there are a total of 22 communities within the subdistrict:[4]
| Administrative Division Code | Community Name in English | Community Name in Chinese | 
|---|---|---|
| 110102012001 | Xisibei | 西四北 | 
| 110102012004 | Xishiku | 西什库 | 
| 110102012005 | Aiminjie | 爱民街 | 
| 110102012006 | Dahongluo | 大红罗 | 
| 110102012007 | Xigang | 西巷 | 
| 110102012008 | Huguosi | 护国寺 | 
| 110102012011 | Qiantie | 前铁 | 
| 110102012012 | Liuyinjie | 柳荫街 | 
| 110102012014 | Xinghua | 兴华 | 
| 110102012015 | Songshujie | 松树街 | 
| 110102012018 | Baimi | 白米 | 
| 110102012019 | Jingshan | 景山 | 
| 110102012020 | Miliangku | 米粮库 | 
| 110102012022 | Jiugulou | 旧鼓楼 | 
| 110102012023 | Shuangsi | 双寺 | 
| 110102012024 | Guxi | 鼓西 | 
| 110102012026 | Houhai | 后海 | 
| 110102012029 | Weikeng | 苇坑 | 
| 110102012031 | Houhai Xiyan | 后海西沿 | 
| 110102012032 | Xihai | 西海 | 
| 110102012033 | Sihuan | 四环 | 
| 110102012035 | Qianhai | 前海 | 
Landmarks
- Shichahai
- Beihai Park
- Former Residence of Soong Ching-ling
- Prince Gong's Mansion
- Guo Moruo Residence
- Huode Zhenjun Temple
- Church of the Saviour
External links
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ "什刹海名字的由来-文摘报-光明网". epaper.gmw.cn. Retrieved 2022-09-20.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "2021年统计用区划代码和城乡划分代码". www.stats.gov.cn. Retrieved 2022-09-20.