Qingguang Town
青光镇 | |
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Coordinates: 39°11′48″N 117°03′17″E / 39.19667°N 117.05472°E | |
Country | China |
Municipality | Tianjin |
District | Beichen |
Village-level Divisions | 1 communities 6 villages |
Area | |
• Total | 39.67 km2 (15.32 sq mi) |
Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 43,280 |
• Density | 1,100/km2 (2,800/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+8 (CST) |
Postal code | 300401 |
Area code | 022 |
Qingguang Town (simplified Chinese: 青光镇; traditional Chinese: 青光鎮; pinyin: Qīngguāng Zhèn) is a town located on the southwestern part of Beichen District, Tianjin, China. It shares border with Shuangkou Town to the north and west, Beicang Town to the north, Qingyuan and Guangyuan Subdistricts to the northeast, Ruijing and Jiarongli Subdistricts to the east, Tianmu Town and Xiyingmen Subdistrict to the southeast, and Yangliuqing Town to the south. In the year 2010, the town has a total population of 43,280.[1]
Its name Qingguang (Chinese: 青光; lit. 'Blue Light') refers to Qingguang Village, the administrative center of the town.[2]
Qingguang Town is located on the north of Ziya River. Wujing Road (S245) passes through this town.
Years | Status | Part of |
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1953 - 1958 | Qingguang Township
Tieguodian Township |
Beijiao District, Tianjin |
1958 - 1959 | Qingguang Township | Hongqiao District, Tianjin |
1959 - 1961 | Qingguang People's Commune | |
1961 - 1966 | Beijiao District, Tianjin | |
1966 - 1968 | Hongxing People's Commune | |
1968 - 1983 | Qingguang People's Commune | |
1983 - 1992 | Qingguang Township | |
1992 - 1995 | Beichen District, Tianjin | |
1995 - present | Qingguang Town |
In the year 2022, Qingguang Town has 7 subdivisions, with 1 residential community and 6 villages:[3]