Tanzhesi
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Tanzhesi Town
潭柘寺镇 | |
|---|---|
 Tanzhe Temple within the town, 2007 | |
  Tanzhesi Town  Tanzhesi Town | |
| Coordinates: 39°52′39″N 116°01′26″E / 39.87750°N 116.02389°E | |
| Country | China |
| Municipality | Beijing |
| District | Mentougou |
| Village-level Divisions | 3 communities 12 villages |
| Area | |
• Total | 79.86 km2 (30.83 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 11,053 |
| • Density | 138.4/km2 (358.5/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (China Standard) |
| Postal code | 102308 |
| Area code | 010 |
Tanzhesi Town (Chinese: 潭柘寺镇; pinyin: Tánzhèsì Zhèn) is a town located in southeastern Mentougou District, Beijing, China. It borders Dongxinfang Subdistrict, Yongding and Longquan Towns in the north, Yongding and Wangzuo Towns in the east, Qinglonghu and Hebei Towns in the south, and Fozizhuang Township in the west. Its population was 11,053 in 2020.[1]
The name Tanzhesi refers to Tanzhe Temple that is located inside the town.
| Year | Status |
|---|---|
| 1949 | Established as Tanzhesi Township |
| 1958 | Part of Mentougou People's Commune |
| 1962 | Formed its own commune |
| 1984 | Restored as a township |
| 1994 | Reorganized into a town |