Shilou, Beijing
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Shilou Town
石楼镇 | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Shilou Railway Station, 2018 | |
  Shilou Town  Shilou Town | |
| Coordinates: 39°39′07″N 115°58′29″E / 39.65194°N 115.97472°E | |
| Country | China |
| Municipality | Beijing |
| District | Fangshan |
| Village-level Divisions | 1 community 12 villages |
| Area | |
• Total | 42.2 km2 (16.3 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 32,131 |
| • Density | 761/km2 (1,970/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (China Standard) |
| Postal code | 102422 |
| Area code | 010 |
Shilou Town (Chinese: 石楼镇; pinyin: Shílóu Zhèn) is a town located within Fangshan District, Beijing, China. It borders Chengguan Subdistrict in its north, Doudian Town in its east, Liulihe and Hancunhe Towns in its south, and Zhoukoudian Town in its northwest. As of 2020, it had 32,131 people residing under its administration.[1]
| Year | Status |
|---|---|
| 1916 | Under the 2nd District of Fangshan County |
| 1954 | Created as Shilou Township |
| 1958 | Under Zhoukoudian District |
| 1960 | Transferred back to Fangshan County |
| 1961 | Changed into Shilou People's Commune |
| 1983 | Restored as a township |
| 1986 | Under Fangshan District |
| 1989 | Changed into a town |