Lixian, Beijing
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Lixian Town
礼贤镇 | |
|---|---|
La Roseraie 56° within the town, 2025 | |
Location of Lixian Town in Daxing District | |
| Coordinates: 39°33′20″N 116°25′45″E / 39.55556°N 116.42917°E | |
| Country | China |
| Municipality | Beijing |
| District | Daxing |
| Village-level Divisions | 2 communities 42 villages |
| Area | |
• Total | 93.47 km2 (36.09 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 29 m (95 ft) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 40,930 |
| • Density | 437.9/km2 (1,134/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (China Standard) |
| Postal code | 102604 |
| Area code | 010 |
Lixian Town (simplified Chinese: 礼贤镇; traditional Chinese: 禮賢鎮; pinyin: Lǐxián Zhèn) is a town in the southeastern side of Daxing District, Beijing, China. It shares border with Weishanzhuang and Anding Towns in the north, Wanzhuang and Jiuzhou Towns in the east, Yufa Town in the southwest, and Panggezhuang Town in the northwest. In 2020, it had a total population of 40,930.[1]
The name of this town corresponds to Lixianguan (Chinese: 礼贤馆; lit. 'Rites and Talents Accommodation'), which was built in the area by King Zhao of Yan during Spring and Autumn period.[2]
| Year | Status | Under |
|---|---|---|
| 1949 - 1953 | 1st District | Daxing County |
| 1953 - 1958 | Lixian Township
Daxinzhuang Township | |
| 1958 - 1961 | (Lixian) Administered by Anding People's Commune
(Daxinzhuang) Administered by Yubao People's Commune | |
| 1961 - 1983 | Lixian People's Commune
Daxinzhuang People's Commune | |
| 1983 - 1990 | Lixian Township
Daxinzhuang Township | |
| 1990 - 2000 | Lixian Town
Daxinzhuang Township | |
| 2000 - 2001 | Lixian Town | |
| 2001–present | Daxing District |