Chunshu Subdistrict (Chinese: 椿树街道; pinyin: Chūnshù Jiēdào) is a subdistrict on the southeastern portion of Xicheng District, Beijing, China. As of 2020, its total population is 27,417.[1]

Chunshu Subdistrict
椿树街道
Liulichang Street, the western end of which is in Chunshu Subdistrict, 2005
Liulichang Street, the western end of which is in Chunshu Subdistrict, 2005
Chunshu Subdistrict is located in Beijing
Chunshu Subdistrict
Chunshu Subdistrict
Chunshu Subdistrict is located in China
Chunshu Subdistrict
Chunshu Subdistrict
Coordinates: 39°53′47″N 116°22′47″E / 39.89639°N 116.37972°E / 39.89639; 116.37972
CountryChina
MunicipalityBeijing
DistrictXicheng
Area
 • Total
1.08 km2 (0.42 sq mi)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
27,417
 • Density25,000/km2 (66,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC 8 (China Standard)
Postal code
100052
Area code010

The subdistrict got its current name due to its abundance of Chinese mahogany (Chinese: 椿树; pinyin: Chūnshù) in the area, which were already present during the Ming dynasty.[2]

History

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Timeline of changes in the status of Chunshu Subdistrict[2]
Time Status
Jin dynasty Part of Jiahui Ward
Ming dynasty Part of Xuanbei Ward
Qing dynasty,

Reign of Qianlong Emperor

Part of Outer Urban District, Northern City
Qing dynasty, Reign of Xuantong Emperor Part of Right 1st and 2nd Outer Districts
1912 Part of 2nd Outer District
1949 Part of 9th District
1950 Part of 6th District
1952 Part of Qianmen District
1954 Three subdistricts were created: Xiangluying, Chunshuxia Toutiao and Maxian
1958 Three were combined to form Chunshu Subdistrict, and transferred under Xuanwu District. Made into a people's commune on Sep.
1962 Restored as a subdistrict
2010 Transferred under Xicheng District

Administrative Division

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As of 2021, there are 7 communities under the Chunshu Subdistrict:[3]

Administrative Division Code Community Name in English Community Name in Simplified Chinese
110102015001 Xuanwumenwai Dongdajie 宣武门外东大街
110102015002 Liulichang Xijie 琉璃厂西街
110102015003 Chunshuyuan 椿树园
110102015004 Sichuanying 四川营
110102015006 Liangjiayuan 梁家园
110102015007 Xiangluying 香炉营
110102015008 Yongguang 永光

References

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  1. ^ 国家统计局, ed. (2020). 中国统计年鉴 [China statistical yearbook]. Vol. 39 (1st ed.). Beijing: 中国统计出版社. ISBN 978-7-5037-9225-0. OCLC 1262741013.
  2. ^ a b 李立国; 李万钧; 吴世民, eds. (2013). 中华人民共和国政区大典, 北京市卷. Beijing: 中国社会出版社. ISBN 978-7-5087-4058-4. OCLC 910451741.
  3. ^ "2021年统计用区划代码和城乡划分代码". www.stats.gov.cn. Retrieved 2022-09-21.