Dajianchang
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Dajianchang Town
大碱厂镇 | |
|---|---|
  Dajianchang Town  Dajianchang Town | |
| Coordinates: 39°28′38″N 117°05′03″E / 39.47722°N 117.08417°E | |
| Country |  China |
| Municipality | Tianjin |
| District | Wuqing |
| Village-level Divisions | 1 community 26 villages |
| Area | |
• Total | 37.79 km2 (14.59 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Population (2010) | |
• Total | 22,323 |
| • Density | 590.7/km2 (1,530/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (CST) |
| Postal code | 301706 |
| Area code | 022 |
Dajianchang Town (simplified Chinese: 大碱厂镇; traditional Chinese: 大鹼廠鎮; pinyin: Dàjiǎnchǎng Zhèn) is a town situated on the central part of Wuqing District, Tianjin, China. It shares border with Cuihuangkou Town in its north, Caozili Town in its east, Xuguantun Subdistrict in its south, and Nancaicun Town in its west. The 2010 Chinese Census counted 22,323 residents for this town.[1]
The name Dajianchang literally means "Large Basic Shack".
Dajianchang Town is located on the north of the Grand Canal and Beijing Paiwu River. The Jingjin Expressway and Cuiyang Line traverse through the town. Its average elevation is 7 meters above the sea level.[2]
History
| Years | Status | Part of |
|---|---|---|
| 1957 - 1958 | Dajianchang Township | Wuqing County, Hebei |
| 1958 - 1959 | Within Kuang'ergangbei People's Commune | |
| 1959 - 1961 | Within Kuang'ergang People's Commune | |
| 1961 - 1973 | Dajianchang People's Commune | |
| 1973 - 1983 | Wuqing County, Tianjin | |
| 1983 - 1999 | Dajianchang Township | |
| 1999 - 2000 | Dajianchang Town | |
| 2000 - present | Wuqing District, Tianjin |