Anzhen Subdistrict
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Anzhen Subdistrict
安贞街道 | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Xihuang Temple within the subdistrict, 2021 | |
  Anzhen Subdistrict  Anzhen Subdistrict | |
| Coordinates: 39°57′58″N 116°23′41″E / 39.96611°N 116.39472°E | |
| Country | China |
| Municipality | Beijing |
| District | Chaoyang |
| Area | |
• Total | 3.6 km2 (1.4 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 57,016 |
| • Density | 16,000/km2 (41,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (China Standard) |
| Postal code | 100011 |
| Area code | 010 |
Anzhen Subdistrict (Chinese: 安贞街道; pinyin: Ānzhēn Jiēdào) is a subdistrict on the northwest portion of Chaoyang District, Beijing, China. As of 2020, it has a total population of 57,016.[1]
The subdistrict got its name from Anzhenmen (Chinese: 安贞门; lit. 'Gate of Peace and Virtue'), a former city gate of Khanbaliq.
| Time | Status |
|---|---|
| Yuan dynasty | Part of Dadu |
| 1925 | Part of North Suburban District |
| 1947 | Part of 7th Suburban District |
| 1950 | Part of Wuluju Township |
| 1952 | Wuluju Township was transferred under East Suburban District |
| 1968 | Transferred to Hepingjie Subdistrict |
| 1977 | Transferred to Xiaoguan Subdistrict |
| 1987 | Separated from Xiaoguan Subdistrict, two subdistricts were created: Anzhenli and Anhuali |
| 1990 | The two subdistricts were combined to form Anzhen Subdistrict |