Daliang, Tianjin
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Elevation8 m (26 ft)
Daliang Town
大良镇 | |
|---|---|
  Daliang Town  Daliang Town | |
| Coordinates: 39°32′30″N 117°05′20″E / 39.54167°N 117.08889°E | |
| Country |  China |
| Municipality | Tianjin |
| District | Wuqing |
| Village-level Divisions | 2 communities 56 villages |
| Area | |
• Total | 77.24 km2 (29.82 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Population (2010) | |
• Total | 39,379 |
| • Density | 510/km2 (1,300/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (CST) |
| Postal code | 301703 |
| Area code | 022 |
Daliang Town (simplified Chinese: 大良镇; traditional Chinese: 大良鎮; pinyin: Dàliáng Zhèn) is a town located within Wuqing District, Tianjin, China. It borders Xiawuqi and Hebeitun Towns to its north, Cuihuangkou Town to its east, Nancaicun Town to its south, as well as Damengzhuang and Hexiwu Towns to its west. Its population was 39,379 in 2010.[1]
The town's name Daliang (Chinese: 大良; lit. 'Great Excellence') came from Daliang Village, where the current town government is located in.[2]
Daliang Town is situated on the east of the Grand Canal. The Jingjin Expressway crosses the south of the town. Its average elevation is 8 meters above the sea level.[3]
History
| Years | Status | Under |
|---|---|---|
| 1958 - 1973 | Daliang People's Commune | Wuqing County, Hebei |
| 1973 - 1983 | Wuqing County, Tianjin | |
| 1983 - 1990 | Daliang Township | |
| 1990 - 2000 | Daliang Town | |
| 2000 - present | Wuqing District, Tianjin |