Jiangtai, Beijing
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Jiangtai Township
将台乡 | |
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.jpg) INDIGO within the subdistrict, 2017 | |
  Jiangtai Township  Jiangtai Township | |
| Coordinates: 39°58′04″N 116°28′58″E / 39.96778°N 116.48278°E | |
| Country | China |
| Municipality | Beijing |
| District | Chaoyang |
| Village-level Divisions | 11 communities 2 villages |
| Area | |
• Total | 11.45 km2 (4.42 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 53,714 |
| • Density | 4,691/km2 (12,150/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (China Standard) |
| Postal code | 100016 |
| Area code | 010 |
Jiangtai Township (Chinese: 将台乡; pinyin: Jiàngtái Xiāng) is a township on the northern portion of Chaoyang District, Beijing, China. It borders Wangjing, Jiuxianqiao Subdistricts and Cuigezhuang Township to the north, Dongba Township to the east, Jiuxianqiao, Maizidian Subdistricts and Dongfeng Township to the south, and Taiyanggong Township to the west. In 2020, it has a total population of 53,714.[1]
The township got its name Jiangtai (Chinese: 将台; pinyin: Jiàngtái; lit. 'General Stage') from the site of former ritual stage found in the region. It was used in a ceremony to officially promote generals during the 4th century.[2]
| Year | Status |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Part of the 8th District |
| 1949 | Part of the 10th District |
| 1952 | Part of Dongjiao District |
| 1958 | Part of People's Commune of Chaoyang |
| 1961 | Separated from Chaoyang and formed its own commune |
| 1983 | Changed to a township |
| 1993 | Became an area while retaining township status |
