Xinkou
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Elevation4 m (13 ft)
Xinkou Town
辛口镇 | |
|---|---|
 Shuigaozhuang Park on the west of the town, 2016 | |
.png) Location in Xiqing District | |
  Xinkou Town  Xinkou Town | |
| Coordinates: 39°05′20″N 116°57′52″E / 39.08889°N 116.96444°E | |
| Country |  China |
| Municipality | Tianjin |
| District | Xiqing |
| Village-level Divisions | 2 communities 18 villages |
| Area | |
• Total | 61.88 km2 (23.89 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Population (2010) | |
• Total | 42,274 |
| • Density | 683.2/km2 (1,769/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (CST) |
| Postal code | 300386 |
| Area code | 022 |
Xinkou Town (simplified Chinese: 辛口镇; traditional Chinese: 辛口鎮; pinyin: Xīnkǒu Zhèn) is a town situated in the southwestern part of Xiqing District, Tianjin, China. It shares a border with Yangliuqing Town to its north, Zhangjiawo Town to its east, Liangwangzhuang Township and Duliu Town to its south, and Yangfengang Town to its west. Its census population is 42,274 in 2010.[1]
The name "Xinkou" comes from Xinkou Village that predated the town.[2]
Xinkou Town is situated on the north of Duliujian River and east of Ziya River. The National Highway 104 traverses through the western part of the town.[2]
History
| Time | Status | Within |
|---|---|---|
| Song dynasty | Qianning County | |
| Jin dynasty | Huichuan County | |
| Yuan dynasty | Jinghai County | |
| Ming and Qing Dynasties | Xinkou Village | Jinghai County |
| 1912–1949 | 12th District, Jinghai County | |
| 1949–1958 | 10th District, Jinghai County | |
| 1958–1960 | Yangliuqing People's Commune | Jinghai County, Hebei |
| 1960–1962 | Nankai District, Tianjin | |
| 1962–1969 | Xijiao District, Tianjin | |
| 1969–1983 | Muchang People's Commune | |
| 1983–1984 | Muchang Township | |
| 1984–1992 | Shang Xinkou Township | |
| 1992–1997 | Xiqing District, Tianjin | |
| 1997–present | Xinkou Town |