Fatou Subdistrict
垡头街道 | |
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.jpg) Yanbao Qidong Community built on the site of former Beijing Coking Chemical Factory within Fatou | |
  Fatou Subdistrict  Fatou Subdistrict | |
| Coordinates: 39°51′59″N 116°30′14″E / 39.86639°N 116.50389°E | |
| Country | China |
| Municipality | Beijing |
| District | Chaoyang |
| Village-level Divisions | 16 communities |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.6 km2 (3.7 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 78,952 |
| • Density | 8,200/km2 (21,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (China Standard) |
| Postal code | 100023 |
| Area code | 010 |
Fatou Subdistrict (Chinese: 垡头街道; pinyin: Fátóu Jiēdào) is a subdistrict on the southern part of Chaoyang District, Beijing, China. It borders Wangsiying Township to the north, Dougezhuang Township to the east, Shibalidian Township to the south, and Nanmofang Township to the northwest. As of 2020, it has a total population of 78,952.[1]
The subdistrict was named after Fatou (Chinese: 垡头; lit. 'Plough Head') Village in the area, which in turn was named so its glutinous and heavy soil during planting season. Fatou Village first appeared on record in 1593.[2]