Dongmaquan, Tianjin

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Dongmaquan Town
东马圈镇
Dongmaquan Town is located in Tianjin
Dongmaquan Town
Dongmaquan Town
Dongmaquan Town is located in China
Dongmaquan Town
Dongmaquan Town
Coordinates: 39°26′52″N 116°50′10″E / 39.44778°N 116.83611°E / 39.44778; 116.83611
Country China
MunicipalityTianjin
DistrictWuqing
Village-level Divisions1 community
13 villages
Area
  Total
36.96 km2 (14.27 sq mi)
Elevation
9 m (30 ft)
Population
 (2010)
  Total
15,850
  Density430/km2 (1,100/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+8 (CST)
Postal code
301717
Area code022

Dongmaquan Town (simplified Chinese: 东马圈镇; traditional Chinese: 東馬圈鎮; pinyin: Dōngmǎquān Zhèn) is a town situated on the west edge of Wuqing District, Tianjin, China. It shares border with Beiwang Township and Chengguan Town to the north, Sicundian Town to the east, Douzhangzhuang Town to the south, and Luofa Town to the west. Its population was 15,850 in 2010.[1]

Its name Dongmaquan (Chinese: 东马圈; lit. 'Eastern Stable') refers to its historical function as a place for raising horses during the Liao Dynasty.[2]

Dongmaquan Town is on Tianjin's western boundary with Hebei, at an altitude of 9 meters above the sea level.[3] Dadong Highway crosses through it.

History

History of Dongmaquan Town[2]
Year Status Part of
1961 - 1973 Dongmaquan People's Commune Wuqing County, Hebei
1973 - 1983 Wuqing County, Tianjin
1983 - 1995 Dongmaquan Township
1995 - 2000 Dongmaquan Town
2000 - present Wuqing District, Tianjin

Administrative divisions

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