Xinzhuang, Tianjin
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Elevation4 m (13 ft)
Xinzhuang Town
辛庄镇 | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Ferry crossing at the north of the town, 2011 | |
.png) Location of Xinzhuang within Jinnan District | |
  Xinzhuang Town  Xinzhuang Town | |
| Coordinates: 39°01′32″N 117°20′37″E / 39.02556°N 117.34361°E | |
| Country |  China |
| Municipality | Tianjin |
| District | Jinnan |
| Village-level Divisions | 11 communities 20 villages |
| Area | |
• Total | 28.65 km2 (11.06 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Population (2010) | |
• Total | 38,666 |
| • Density | 1,350/km2 (3,495/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (CST) |
| Postal code | 300354 |
| Area code | 022 |
Xinzhuang Town (simplified Chinese: 辛庄镇; traditional Chinese: 辛莊鎮; pinyin: Xīnzhuāng Zhèn) is a town located in the northwestern portion of Jinnan District, Tianjin, China. It borders Xinli and Jinqiao Subdistricts in the north, Xianshuigu Town in the east, Haitang Subdistrict in the south, Shuanggang Town in the west, and has an exclave north of Balitai Town. The town has 38,666 people residing within it as of 2010.[1]
The name "Xinzhuang" (Chinese: 辛庄; lit. 'Xin's Manor') refers to the Zhong Xinzhuang Village that hosts the town's government since 1969.[2]
Xinzhuang is located to the south of Hai River. Tianjin Avenue (S125) and Jingu Road (S105) both pass through the town.
History
| Years | Status | Part of |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 - 1962 | Baitangkou People's Commune | Hexi District, Tianjin |
| 1962 - 1983 | Nanjiao District, Tianjin | |
| 1983 - 1985 | Baitangkou Township | |
| 1985 - 1992 | Xinzhuang Township | |
| 1992 - 1997 | Jinnan District, Tianjin | |
| 1997 - present | Xinzhuang Town |