Guajiasi Subdistrict
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Guajiasi Subdistrict
挂甲寺街道 | |
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.jpg) Section of Weidi Avenue within the subdistrict, 2011 | |
.png) Location in Hexi District | |
  Guajiasi Subdistrict  Guajiasi Subdistrict | |
| Coordinates: 39°05′17″N 117°13′51″E / 39.08806°N 117.23083°E | |
| Country | China |
| Municipality | Tianjin |
| District | Hexi |
| Village-level Divisions | 13 communities |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.63 km2 (1.02 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Population (2010) | |
• Total | 88,190 |
| • Density | 33,500/km2 (86,800/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (China Standard) |
| Postal code | 300200 |
| Area code | 022 |
Guajiasi Subdistrict (simplified Chinese: 挂甲寺街道; traditional Chinese: 掛甲寺街道; pinyin: Guàjiǎsì Jiēdào) is a subdistrict situated on the northern portion of Hexi District, Tianjin, China. It is located in the south of Xiawafang Subdistrict, west of Fumin Road Subdistrict, north of Chentangzhuang and Jianshan Subdistricts, and east of Yuexiu Road Subdistrict. According to the 2020 census, its total population was 88,190.[1]
The subdistrict was formed in 1954. Its name is referring to Guajia Chan (Chinese: 挂甲禅; lit. 'Hanging-Armor Zen') Temple that is situated on the north of the subdistrict.[2]