Sicundian
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Sicundian Town
泗村店镇 | |
|---|---|
  Sicundian Town  Sicundian Town | |
| Coordinates: 39°28′42″N 116°57′17″E / 39.47833°N 116.95472°E | |
| Country |  China |
| Municipality | Tianjin |
| District | Wuqing |
| Village-level Divisions | 1 community 9 villages |
| Area | |
• Total | 54.82 km2 (21.17 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Population (2010) | |
• Total | 17,247 |
| • Density | 310/km2 (810/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (CST) |
| Postal code | 301735 |
| Area code | 022 |
Sicundian Town (simplified Chinese: 泗村店镇; traditional Chinese: 泗村店鎮; pinyin: Sìcūndiàn Zhèn) is a town in the western portion of Wuqing District, Tianjin, China. It borders Baigutun Town in its north, Damengzhuang and Nancaicun Towns in its east, Dongpuwa Subdistrict and Douzhangzhuang Town in its south, as well as Dongmaquan and Chengguan Towns in its west. In 2010, the town had a total population of 17,247.[1]
The name Sicundian (Chinese: 泗村店; lit. 'Si Village Shop') was taken from the Sishui County in Shandong, where the early settlers of the region originated.[2]
Sicundian Town is located to the west of Longfeng River, with the Jingjintang Expressway and Jinghu Expressway passing through it. The town has an average elevation of 8 meters above the sea level.[3]
History
| Years | Status | Part of |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 - 1973 | Sicundian People's Commune | Wuqing County, Hebei |
| 1973 - 1983 | Wuqing County, Tianjin | |
| 1983 - 1995 | Sicundian Township | |
| 1995 - 2000 | Sicundian Town | |
| 2000 - present | Wuqing District, Tianjin |