Wangwenzhuang
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Wangwenzhuang Town
王稳庄镇 | |
|---|---|
.png) Location within Xiqing District | |
  Wangwenzhuang Town  Wangwenzhuang Town | |
| Coordinates: 38°53′38″N 117°15′36″E / 38.89389°N 117.26000°E | |
| Country |  China |
| Municipality | Tianjin |
| District | Xiqing |
| Village-level Divisions | 4 communities 15 villages |
| Area | |
• Total | 119 km2 (46 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 3 m (9.8 ft) |
| Population (2010) | |
• Total | 41,363 |
| • Density | 348/km2 (900/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (CST) |
| Postal code | 300383 |
| Area code | 022 |
Wangwenzhuang Town (simplified Chinese: 王稳庄镇; traditional Chinese: 王穩莊鎮; pinyin: Wángwěnzhuāng Zhèn) is a town situated in the eastern part of Xiqing District, Tianjin, China. It borders Dasi Town to its north, Balitai Town to its east, Haibin Subdistrict and Zhongtang Town to its south, and Tuanbo Town to its west. As of 2010, the town is home to 41,363 inhabitants.[1]
The name "Wangwenzhuang" (Chinese: 王稳庄; lit. 'Wangwen's Villa') is said to come from Wang Wen, a locally well-known resident of this region during the late Ming dynasty.[2]
Wangwenzhuang Town is located on the northern bank of Duliujian River. There are several reservoirs and artificial lakes within the town, the largest being Yadian Reservoir. National Highway 18 and 233 both pass through the town.[2]
History
| Time | Status | Part of |
|---|---|---|
| Ming and Qing Dynasties | Jinghai County, Hejian Prefecture | |
| 1912 - 1949 | 2nd District, Jinghai County, Hebei | |
| 1949 - 1958 | Wangwenzhuang Township | 8th District, Jinghai County, Hebei |
| 1958 - 1962 | Within Tuanbowa People's Commune | |
| 1962 - 1983 | Wangwenzhuang People's Commune | Xijiao District, Tianjin |
| 1983 - 1992 | Wangwenzhuang Township | |
| 1992 - 1997 | Xiqing District, Tianjin | |
| 1997 - present | Wangwenzhuang Town |