Shigezhuang, Wuqing

Shigezhuang Town (simplified Chinese: 石各庄镇; traditional Chinese: 石各莊鎮; pinyin: Shígèzhuāng Zhèn) is a town inside of Wuqing District, Tianjin, China. It shares a border with Huanghuadian Town to its north, Chenzui Town to its east, Chagugang Town to its south, as well as Geyucheng and Matou Towns to its west. In 2010, Its population was 23,309.^[1]

Country China

Village-level Divisions1 community
12 villages

Elevation

12 m (39 ft)

Time zoneUTC+8 (CST)

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Shigezhuang Town 石各庄镇
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Shigezhuang Town Location within Tianjin Show map of Tianjin Shigezhuang Town Location within China Show map of China
Coordinates: 39°17′55″N 116°54′00″E
Country	China
Municipality	Tianjin
District	Wuqing
Village-level Divisions	1 community 12 villages
Area
• Total	45.02 km2 (17.38 sq mi)
Elevation	12 m (39 ft)
Population  (2010)
• Total	23,309
• Density	517.7/km2 (1,341/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+8 (CST)
Postal code	301718
Area code	022

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During the Ming dynasty, ten families from southern China migrated and settled in this region. As a result, the area came to be known as Shijiazhuang (Chinese: 十家庄; lit. 'Ten Families Villa'). It later evolved into Shigezhuang (Chinese: 石各庄; lit. 'Shi Family's Villa') in the Qing dynasty.^[2]