Shichahai Subdistrict (Chinese: 什刹海街道; pinyin: Shíchàhǎi Jiēdào) is a subdistrict on the northern portion of Xicheng District, Beijing, China. As of 2020, its total population was 75,447.[1]

Shichahai Subdistrict
什刹海街道
Shichahai Lake within the subdistrict, 2016
Shichahai Lake within the subdistrict, 2016
Shichahai Subdistrict is located in Beijing
Shichahai Subdistrict
Shichahai Subdistrict
Shichahai Subdistrict is located in China
Shichahai Subdistrict
Shichahai Subdistrict
Coordinates: 39°55′57″N 116°22′27″E / 39.93250°N 116.37417°E / 39.93250; 116.37417
CountryChina
MunicipalityBeijing
DistrictXicheng
Area
 • Total
5.8 km2 (2.2 sq mi)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
75,447
 • Density13,000/km2 (34,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC 8 (China Standard)
Postal code
100032
Area code010

The subdistrict was named after Shichahai (Chinese: 什刹海; lit. 'Ten moment sea'), a collection of three lakes within the subdistrict.[2]

History

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Timetable of changes in the status of Shichahai Subdistrict[3]
Time Status
Qing dynasty Part of the Zhenghuang, Zhenghong Banners and Huangcheng Area
1928 Part of 4th, 5th and 6th Inner Districts
1950 Part of 4th and 5th Districts
1952 Part of Xisi District
1958 Liguangqiao and Maijiawan Subdistricts were merged to form Changqiao Subdistrict. Transferred under Xicheng District
2004 Land east of Xinjiekoubei Avenue within Xinjiekou Subdistrict was merged with Changqiao Subdistrict to create Shichahai Subdistrict

Administrative Division

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By 2021, there are a total of 22 communities within the subdistrict:[4]

Administrative Division Code Community Name in English Community Name in Chinese
110102012001 Xisibei 西四北
110102012004 Xishiku 西什库
110102012005 Aiminjie 爱民街
110102012006 Dahongluo 大红罗
110102012007 Xigang 西巷
110102012008 Huguosi 护国寺
110102012011 Qiantie 前铁
110102012012 Liuyinjie 柳荫街
110102012014 Xinghua 兴华
110102012015 Songshujie 松树街
110102012018 Baimi 白米
110102012019 Jingshan 景山
110102012020 Miliangku 米粮库
110102012022 Jiugulou 旧鼓楼
110102012023 Shuangsi 双寺
110102012024 Guxi 鼓西
110102012026 Houhai 后海
110102012029 Weikeng 苇坑
110102012031 Houhai Xiyan 后海西沿
110102012032 Xihai 西海
110102012033 Sihuan 四环
110102012035 Qianhai 前海

Landmarks

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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. ^ "什刹海名字的由来-文摘报-光明网". epaper.gmw.cn. Retrieved 2022-09-20.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ "2021年统计用区划代码和城乡划分代码". www.stats.gov.cn. Retrieved 2022-09-20.