Miyun Town
Miyun Town (simplified Chinese: 密云镇; traditional Chinese: 密雲鎮; pinyin: Mìyún Zhèn) is a town in Miyun District, Beijing, China. Situated near the Bai River, It borders Xiwengzhuang Town to its north, Tanying Ethnic Township and Gulou Subdistrict to its east, Guoyuan Subdistrict and Shilipu Town to its south, and Xitiangezhuang Town to its west. In 2020, the census counted 20,392 residents for this town.[1]
Miyun Town
密云镇 | |
|---|---|
.png.webp) Location of Miyun Town within Miyun District | |
  Miyun Town  Miyun Town | |
| Coordinates: 40°22′01″N 116°50′03″E | |
| Country | China |
| Municipality | Beijing |
| District | Miyun |
| Village-level Divisions | 6 villages |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12.76 km2 (4.93 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 71 m (233 ft) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 20,392 |
| • Density | 1,600/km2 (4,100/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (China Standard) |
| Postal code | 101509 |
| Area code | 010 |
The name Miyun (Chinese: 密云; lit. 'Dense Cloud') is referring to the collection of tall mountains located at the south of the town, where clouds can be seen gathering around the mountain tops.[2]
History
| Year | Status | Part of |
|---|---|---|
| 1947 - 1950 | 6th District | Yihua County, Beijing |
| 1950 - 1953 | Chengguan District | Miyun County, Hebei |
| 1953 - 1958 | Chengguan Town | |
| 1958 - 1983 | Chengguan People's Commune | Miyun County, Beijing |
| 1983 - 1987 | Chengguan Township | |
| 1987 - 1990 | Chengguan Town | |
| 1990 - 2015 | Miyun Town (Southeastern parts were separated and formed Gulou and Guoyuan Subdistricts in 2005) | |
| 2015–present | Miyun District, Beijing |
Subdivisions
As of 2021, Miyun Town is made up of 6 villages:[3]
| Subdivision Names | Name Tranliterations |
|---|---|
| 季庄 | Jizhuang |
| 大唐庄 | Da Tangzhuang |
| 小唐庄 | Xiao Tangzhuang |
| 王家楼 | Wangjialou |
| 西户部庄 | Xi Hubuzhuang |
| 李各庄 | Ligezhuang |
See also
- List of township-level divisions of Beijing
- Gulou Subdistrict, the district seat of Miyun District
References
- "北京市密云区第七次全国人口普查公报". www.bjmy.gov.cn. Retrieved 2022-10-31.
- Zhong hua ren min gong he guo zheng qu da dian. Bei jing shi juan. Li li guo, Li wan jun, Wu shi min, 李立国., 李万钧., 吴世民. Bei jing: Zhong guo she hui chu ban she. 2013. ISBN 978-7-5087-4058-4. OCLC 910451741.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: others (link) - "2021年统计用区划代码和城乡划分代码". www.stats.gov.cn. Retrieved 2022-10-29.
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