Dongpuwa Subdistrict
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Dongpuwa Subdistrict
东蒲洼街道 | |
|---|---|
  Dongpuwa Subdistrict  Dongpuwa Subdistrict | |
| Coordinates: 39°25′16″N 117°00′18″E / 39.42111°N 117.00500°E | |
| Country |  China |
| Municipality | Tianjin |
| District | Wuqing |
| Village-level Divisions | 29 communities |
| Area | |
• Total | 48.31 km2 (18.65 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Population (2010) | |
• Total | 44,808 |
| • Density | 930/km2 (2,400/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (CST) |
| Postal code | 301726 |
| Area code | 022 |
Dongpuwa Subdistrict (simplified Chinese: 东蒲洼街道; traditional Chinese: 東蒲窪街道; pinyin: Dōngpúwā Jiēdào) is a subdistrict situated on the center of Wuqing District, Tianjin, China. It shares border with Sicundian and Nancaicun Towns in its north, Xuguantun and Yunhexi Subdistricts in its east, Huangzhuang Subdistrict in its south, and Douzhangzhuang Town in its west. According to the 2010 Chinese Census, the population for this subdistrict was 48,808.[1]
The name Dongpuwa (Chinese: 东蒲洼; lit. 'East Bulrush Ditch') originated from the foundation of settlement here the Ming dynasty, and it was referring to the area's low-lying position near the Dongfeng River.[2]
Dongpuwa Subdistrict is situated at the south of Longfeng River. The National Highway 103 passes through the northeastern corner of the subdistrict. Its average elevation is 8 meters above the sea level.[3]
History
| Years | Status | Part of |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 - 1982 | Dadunqiu People's Commune | Wuqing County, Tianjin |
| 1982 - 1983 | Dongpuwa People's Commune | |
| 1983 - 2000 | Donpuwa Township | |
| 2000 - 2001 | Wuqing District, Tianjin | |
| 2001 - present | Dongpuwa Subdistrict |