Tongzhou, Beijing
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History
Tongzhou was founded in 195 BC during the Western Han dynasty under the name of Lu (路) County, although there is evidence for human settlement in the Neolithic. At the start of the Eastern Han dynasty the character Lu by which it was known was altered by the addition of a water radical to become Lu (潞). In 1151 under the Jin dynasty Lu County was renamed Tongzhou, roughly meaning 'the place for passing through', in recognition of its importance as the land and water approach to Beijing.
Ming, Qing & Republican era
In July 1937, subsequent to the infamous Marco Polo Bridge Incident, Tongzhou became another site of determined Chinese resistance. In the Tongzhou mutiny troops of the nominally Japanese-puppet East Hebei Army rebelled and came to the aid of hard-pressed Kuomintang troops, and attacked the Japanese garrison. In the fall of Tongzhou to the Nationalists, many civilians were tortured and murdered as well as captured Japanese military personnel.
People's Republic
The place name changed to Tong County (Template:Zh) when the area was placed under the new municipal region of Beijing in 1914. It again reverted to "Tongzhou" when the area was upgraded in 1997 to a district.[2]
On 11 July 2015, Tongzhou became the second administrative seat of Beijing as a "sub-administrative center" for the municipality.[3] Numerous local government departments will be moved to Tongzhou to reduce crowding within the city center of Beijing.[4]
Economy
In 2017, the regional GDP of the district was 75.8 billion yuan,[5] with GDP per capita at 50.3 thousand yuan.
Geography and environment
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Tongzhou District borders the Beijing districts of Shunyi, Chaoyang and Daxing, Wuqing District of Tianjin Municipality, and Langfang City (both the Sanhe City−Dachang County−Xianghe County exclave and Guangyang District) of Hebei province, and is 19 km (12 miles) from Tiananmen Square and 16 km (10 miles) from Beijing Capital International Airport.
Tongzhou is situated on the North China Plain with an average elevation of Script error: No such module "convert".. Its climate belongs to the mild temperate zone, with distinct seasons including hot summers and freezing winters. Dust storms are common. It has an annual mean temperature of Script error: No such module "convert".. and Script error: No such module "convert". of rainfall. Several large rivers, among them the Wenyu, the Liangshui and Chaobai flow through the district.
Climate
Tongzhou District has a humid continental climate with humid subtropical influences (Köppen climate classification Dwa/Cwa). The average annual temperature in Tongzhou is Template:Cvt. The average annual rainfall is Template:Cvt with July as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in July, at around Template:Cvt, and lowest in January, at around Template:Cvt.
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Administrative divisions
Tongzhou District is divided into 11 subdistricts, ten towns, and one ethnic township.[6]
| Name | Chinese (S) | Hanyu Pinyin | Population (2010)[7] | Area (km2) | Population density (per km2) |
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| Zhongcang Subdistrict | Script error: No such module "Lang". | Script error: No such module "Lang". | 57,550 | 6.50 | 8,854 |
| Xinhua Subdistrict | Script error: No such module "Lang". | Script error: No such module "Lang". | 8,891 | 3.25 | 2,736 |
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| Beiyuan Subdistrict | Script error: No such module "Lang". | Script error: No such module "Lang". | 73,423 | 36.60 | 2,006 |
| Yuqiao Subdistrict | Script error: No such module "Lang". | Script error: No such module "Lang". | 64,482 | 11.20 | 5,757 |
| Luyuan Subdistrict | Script error: No such module "Lang". | Script error: No such module "Lang". | 72,611 | 144.00 | 504 |
| Wenjing Subdistrict | Script error: No such module "Lang". | Script error: No such module "Lang". | |||
| Jiukeshu Subdistrict | Script error: No such module "Lang". | Script error: No such module "Lang". | |||
| Linheli Subdistrict | Script error: No such module "Lang". | Script error: No such module "Lang". | |||
| Yangzhuang Subdistrict | Script error: No such module "Lang". | Script error: No such module "Lang". | |||
| Luyi Subdistrict | Script error: No such module "Lang". | Script error: No such module "Lang". | |||
| Lucheng town | Script error: No such module "Lang". | Script error: No such module "Lang". | |||
| Yongshun town | Script error: No such module "Lang". | Script error: No such module "Lang". | 195,194 | 39.46 | 4,947 |
| Liyuan town | Script error: No such module "Lang". | Script error: No such module "Lang". | 140,520 | 24.87 | 5,650 |
| Songzhuang town | Script error: No such module "Lang". | Script error: No such module "Lang". | 104,143 | 116.00 | 898 |
| Zhangjiawan town | Script error: No such module "Lang". | Script error: No such module "Lang". | 89,273 | 105.80 | 844 |
| Huoxian town | Script error: No such module "Lang". | Script error: No such module "Lang". | 61,413 | 113.68 | 540 |
| Majuqiao town | Script error: No such module "Lang". | Script error: No such module "Lang". | 107,048 | 82.00 | 1,305 |
| Xiji town | Script error: No such module "Lang". | Script error: No such module "Lang". | 43,244 | 95.29 | 454 |
| Taihu town | Script error: No such module "Lang". | Script error: No such module "Lang". | 99,039 | 82.50 | 1,200 |
| Yongledian town | Script error: No such module "Lang". | Script error: No such module "Lang". | 40,241 | 105.00 | 383 |
| Yujiawu Hui Ethnic Township | Script error: No such module "Lang". | Script error: No such module "Lang". | 27,184 | 65.70 | 414 |
Wenjing Subdistrict, Jiukeshu Subdistrict, Linheli Subdistrict, Yangzhuang Subdistrict,& Luyi Subdistrict were created by the Tongzhou District Government on May 11, 2020.[8]
Transportation
Downtown Tongzhou is connected to downtown Beijing by Jingtong Expressway and several metro lines operated by Beijing Subway. Beijing's Fifth and Sixth Ring Road are roughly equidistant from Tongzhou's CBD. Highways lead to Shenyang, Harbin and Tianjin/Tanggu.
Metro
Tongzhou is currently served by six metro lines operated by Beijing Subway:
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Suburban railway
Tongzhou is also served by two suburban railway lines:
Industry and tourism
There are seven industrial zones with a total area of Script error: No such module "convert". in Tongzhou, focusing on manufacturing and high-tech industries. Downtown Tongzhou is earmarked for redevelopment into a comprehensive central business district with an emphasis on consumer retail. In agriculture, the district emphasizes on horticulture, fruit-farming, seed-growing and aquatics. The district government is currently promoting Tongzhou's position at the head of the Grand Canal to attract tourists to its Grand Canal Cultural Park. Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
The Songzhuang artists' village, where many Chinese contemporary artists live and work, is located in the Tongzhou District.[9][10]
The Universal Beijing Resort is also located in Tongzhou, and opened on 20 September 2021.
Canal Business District is under construction. Headquarters of Beijing branches of Central Government-owned Enterprises and Headquarters of Beijing Government-owned Enterprises will move to Tongzhou.[11] Canal Business District plans to develop industrial clusters of headquarters economy and wealth management.[12]
Gallery of the construction site of Canal Business District:
Education and health
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Private schools include:
See also
Notes
References
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External links
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- Official website of the Tongzhou District People's Government Template:In lang
- Tongzhou website of the Tongzhou Government
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