Dawangguzhuang Town
大王古庄镇 | |
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Coordinates: 39°34′13″N 116°49′13″E / 39.57028°N 116.82028°E | |
Country | China |
Municipality | Tianjin |
District | Wuqing |
Village-level Divisions | 2 communities 15 villages |
Area | |
• Total | 48.75 km2 (18.82 sq mi) |
Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 25,061 |
• Density | 510/km2 (1,300/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+8 (CST) |
Postal code | 301739 |
Area code | 022 |
Dawangguzhuang Town (simplified Chinese: 大王古庄镇; traditional Chinese: 大王古莊鎮; pinyin: Dàwánggǔzhuāng Zhèn) is a town located inside of Wuqing District, Tianjin, China. It borders Yongledian and Gaocun Towns in the north, Baigutun Town in the east, Chengguan and Beiwang Towns in the south, and Yaohualu Subdistrict in the west. In 2010, the population of the town was 25,061.[1]
In the early years of the Tang Dynasty, a local rebellion force constructed a fortified village named Wangguzhuang (Chinese: 王固庄; lit. 'Wang's Stronghold Villa') in the area. During the Qing Dynasty, the settlement was split into two village, with the larger settlement becoming Dawangguzhuang.[2]
Dawangguzhuang Town is situated on the south of Fenghe River, with the Beijing–Shanghai Expressway traversing through it. The average elevation of the town is 12 meters above the sea level.[3]
Year | Status | Within |
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1958 - 1961 | Part of Chengguan Hongqi People's Commune | Wuqing County, Hebei |
1961 - 1973 | Dawangguzhuang People's Commune | |
1973 - 1983 | Wuqing County, Tianjin | |
1983 - 2000 | Dawangguzhuang Township | |
2000 - 2001 | Wuqing District, Tianjin | |
2001 - present | Dawangguzhuang Town |
In 2022, Dawangguzhuang Town was made up of 2 residential communities and 15 villages. They are listed as followed:[4]