Xinzhen Subdistrict, Beijing
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Xinzhen Subdistrict
新镇街道 | |
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  Xinzhen Subdistrict  Xinzhen Subdistrict | |
| Coordinates: 39°44′11″N 116°03′21″E / 39.73639°N 116.05583°E | |
| Country | China |
| Municipality | Beijing |
| District | Fangshan |
| Village-level Divisions | 2 communities |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.91 km2 (0.74 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 10,681 |
| • Density | 5,590/km2 (14,500/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (China Standard) |
| Postal code | 102413 |
| Area code | 010 |
Xinzhen Subdistrict (Chinese: 新镇街道; pinyin: Xīnzhèn Jiēdào) is a subdistrict located on northeastern Fangshan District, Beijing, China. It borders Qinglonghu Town to the north, and Yanchun Town to the south. As of 2020, the subdistrict had 10,681 inhabitants living inside its borders.[1]
This region was developed for research in atomic energy starting in 1950. The name Xinzhen (Chinese: 新镇; lit. 'New Town') was given by Guo Moruo during his visit of a local research facility in 1958.[2]
| Year | Status |
|---|---|
| 1955 | 401 Guaduate School was constructed in the region for research on atomic energy |
| 1958 | Given the name Xinzhen |
| 1964 | Established as Xinzhen Town |
| 1968 | Transferred to Dazi Caowu People's Commune |
| 1979 | Reinstated as a town |
| 1989 | Reorganized into a subdistrict |
