Xiji, Beijing
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Xiji Town
西集镇 | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Aerial view of Northern Canal and Xiji Town | |
  Xiji Town  Xiji Town | |
| Coordinates: 39°48′58″N 116°52′32″E / 39.81611°N 116.87556°E | |
| Country | China |
| Municipality | Beijing |
| District | Tongzhou |
| Village-level Divisions | 57 villages |
| Area | |
• Total | 91.31 km2 (35.25 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 46,678 |
| • Density | 511.2/km2 (1,324/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (China Standard) |
| Postal code | 101106 |
| Area code | 010 |
Xiji Town (Chinese: 西集镇; pinyin: Xījí Zhèn) is a town located in eastern part of Tongzhou District, Beijing, China. It borders Lucheng and Qigezhuang Towns to the north, Jiangxintun Town to the east, Huoxian Town to the south, and Zhangjiawan Town to the west. Its population was 46,678 as of 2020.[1]
The name Xiji (Chinese: 西集; lit. 'West Market') refers to the local market during the Qing dynasty.[2]
| Year | Status | Under |
|---|---|---|
| 1936 - 1948 | Xiji Township
Langfu Township |
3rd Policing District of Tong County |
| 1948 - 1956 | Xiji Township
Langfu Township |
Tong County |
| 1956 - 1958 | Xiji Township
Dahuidian Township Shangpo Township Langfu Township | |
| 1958 - 1965 | Xiji People's Commune | |
| 1965 - 1983 | Xiji People's Commune (Incorporated Houzhaifu Commune in 1965)
Langfu People's Commune (Incorporated Duliuke Commune in 1965) | |
| 1983 - 1990 | Xiji Township
Langfu Township | |
| 1990 - 1997 | Xiji Town
Langfu Town | |
| 1997 - 2001 | Tongzhou District | |
| 2001–present | Xiji Town |
