Xiawuqi
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Xiawuqi Town
下伍旗镇 | |
|---|---|
  Xiawuqi Town  Xiawuqi Town | |
| Coordinates: 39°36′56″N 117°03′19″E / 39.61556°N 117.05528°E | |
| Country |  China |
| Municipality | Tianjin |
| District | Wuqing |
| Village-level Divisions | 34 villages |
| Area | |
• Total | 49.20 km2 (19.00 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 10 m (30 ft) |
| Population (2010) | |
• Total | 23,889 |
| • Density | 490/km2 (1,300/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (CST) |
| Postal code | 301705 |
| Area code | 022 |
Xiawuqi Town (simplified Chinese: 下伍旗镇; traditional Chinese: 下伍旗鎮; pinyin: Xiàwǔqí Zhèn) is a town situated within Wuqing District, Tianjin, China. It shares border with Wubaihu and Liusong Towns in the north, Hebeitun Town in the east, Daliang Town in the south, and Hexiwu Town in the west. Its population was 23,889 as of 2010.[1]
The town's name Xiawuqi (Chinese: 下伍旗; lit. 'Lower Five Banner') came from its location as the station ground for some of the Banner troops during the early days of Qing Dynasty.[2]
Xiawuqi Town is situated on the eastern bank of Grand Canal and the southern bank of Qinglongwan River. Its average elevation is 10 meters above the sea level.[3]
History
| Years | Status | Under |
|---|---|---|
| 1958 - 1973 | Xiawuqi People's Commune | Wuqing County, Hebei |
| 1973 - 1983 | Wuqing County, Tianjin | |
| 1983 - 1997 | Xiawuqi Township | |
| 1997 - 2000 | Xiawuqi Town | |
| 2000 - present | Wuqing District, Tianjin |