Shuangkou Town
双口镇 | |
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Hebei University of Technology on the northeast of the town | |
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Beichen District | |
Coordinates: 39°13′35″N 117°01′49″E / 39.22639°N 117.03028°E | |
Country | ![]() |
Municipality | Tianjin |
District | Beichen |
Village-level Divisions | 21 villages |
Area | |
• Total | 67.73 km2 (26.15 sq mi) |
Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 63,999 |
• Density | 940/km2 (2,400/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+8 ( CST) |
Postal code | 300401 |
Area code | 022 |
Shuangkou Town ( simplified Chinese: 双口镇; traditional Chinese: 雙口鎮; pinyin: Shuāngkǒu Zhèn) is a town situated on the western side of Beichen District, Tianjin, China. It is located in the south of Huangzhuang Subdistrict and Chenju Town, southwest of Shuangjie and Beicang Towns, west of Qingguang Town, north of Yangliuqing Town, as well as east of Wangqingtuo and Chagugang Towns. According to the 2010 Chinese Census, it has a population of 63,999. [1]
The name Shuangkou ( Chinese: 双口; lit. 'Two Mouths') came into existence in the Qing Dynasty, and was given for the settlement's location at the intersection of two waterways: Zhujiadian and Yedian. [2]
Shuangkou Town is located on the northern bank of Ziya River, with Zhonghong Ancient Channel passing through the town. The town is connected to the National Highway 112.
Time | Status | Under |
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Ming Dynasty | Wuqing County | |
Qing Dynasty | Tianjin County, Shuntian Prefecture | |
1913 - 1928 | Tianjin County, Zhili | |
1928 - 1946 | Tianjin County, Hebei | |
1946 - 1950 | 3rd District, Tianjin County, Hebei | |
1950 - 1952 | 4th District, Tianjin County, Hebei | |
1952 - 1953 | 4th District, Tianjin County, Tianjin | |
1953 - 1958 | Shuangkou Township Hetou Township |
Beijiao District, Tianjin |
1958 - 1961 | Administered by Xingfu People's Commune | Hongqiao District, Tianjin |
1961 - 1963 | Shuangkou People's Commune Qingguang People's Commune |
Beijiao District, Tianjin |
1963 - 1983 | Shuangkou People's Commune Chafangzi People's Commune | |
1983 - 1985 | Shuangkou Township Chafangzi Township | |
1985 - 1992 | Shuangkou Township Shanghetou Township | |
1992 - 1995 | Beichen District, Tianjin | |
1995 - 1999 | Shuangkou Town Shanghetou Township | |
1999 - 2001 | Shuangkou Town Shanghetou Town | |
2001 - present | Shuangkou Town |
As of 2022, Shuangkou Town covers these 21 villages: [3]
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