Wanghailou Subdistrict

Wanghailou Subdistrict (simplified Chinese: 望海楼街道; traditional Chinese: 望海樓街道; pinyin: Wànghǎilóu Jiēdào) is a subdistrict located on the western side of Hebei District, Tianjin, China. It shares border with Hongshunli Subdistrict in its northwest, Ningyuan Subdistrict in its northeast, Guangfu Avenue Subdistrict in its southeast, and Dahutong Subdistrict in its southwest. In the year 2010, its population was 86,401.[1]

Wanghailou Subdistrict
望海楼街道
Subdistrict
Wanghailou Catheral, the namesake of the subdistrict, 2014
Wanghailou Catheral, the namesake of the subdistrict, 2014
Location of Wanghailou Subdistrict in Hebei District
Location of Wanghailou Subdistrict in Hebei District
Wanghailou Subdistrict is located in Tianjin
Wanghailou Subdistrict
Wanghailou Subdistrict
Wanghailou Subdistrict is located in China
Wanghailou Subdistrict
Wanghailou Subdistrict
Coordinates: 39°09′28″N 117°12′10″E
CountryChina
MunicipalityTianjin
DistrictHebei
Village-level Divisions11 communities
Area
 • Total2.07 km2 (0.80 sq mi)
Elevation
8 m (26 ft)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total86,401
 • Density42,000/km2 (110,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+8 (China Standard)
Postal code
300140
Area code022

The subdistrict was named after Wanghailou (Chinese: 望海楼; lit. 'View Sea Building') Catherla that is located on the southwest of the subdistrict.[2]

Geography

Wanghailou subdistrict is on the eastern bank of Hai River.

History
Timetable of Wanghailou Subdistrict[2]
Year Status Under
1954 - 1956 10 subdistricts:
  • Xiaoguan Street
  • Jinyiweiqiao
  • Zhouqiaozhuang
  • Tudimiao
  • Shuitizi
  • Jinjiayao
  • Dong Sanjing Road
  • Dong Sijing Road
  • Dong Bajing Road
  • Kunwei Road
 3rd District, Tianjin
1956 - 1958 7 subdistricts
  • Xiaoguan Street
  • Tudimiao
  • Shuitizi
  • Dong Sanjing Road
  • Dong Bajing Road
  • Shizi Street
  • Kunwei Road
 Hebei District, Tianjin
1958 - 1960 5 subdistricts
  • Xiaoguan Street
  • Tudimiao
  • Shuitizi
  • Dong Sanjing Road
  • Dong Bajing Road
1960 - 1962 Xiaoguan Dajie People's Commune
Dong Liujing Road People's Commune
1962 - 1963 Xiaoguan Dajie Subdistrict
Jinjiayao Subdistrict
1963 - 1966 Xiaoguan Dajie Subdistrict
Jinjiayao Subdistrict
Dong Liujing Road Subdistrict
1966 - 1968 Weidong District, Tianjin
1968 - 1990 Hebei District, Tianjin
1990 - 2000 Xiaoguan Dajie Subdistrict
Dong Liujing Road Subdistrict
2000 - present Wanghailou Subdistrict

Administrative divisions

In 2021, Wanghailou Subdistrict consisted of 11 residential communities, which are listed as follows:[3]

Subdivision Names Name Transliterations
昆璞里 Kunpuli
昆云里 Kunyuli
乾华园 Qianhuayuan
金辰园 Jinchenyuan
振德里 Zhendeli
望海楼 Wanghailou
金钟家园 Jinzhong Jiayuan
中远里 Zhongyuanli
金田花园 Jintian Huayuan
金狮家园 Jinshi Huayuan
金兆园 Jinzhaoyuan
  • Tianjin Beiyang Hospital, 2006
    Tianjin Beiyang Hospital, 2006
  • Gangweilu Catheral, 2014
    Gangweilu Catheral, 2014
  • Jinjiayao Mosque, 2014
    Jinjiayao Mosque, 2014
  • Monument of 17 Tianjin Martyrs, 2018
    Monument of 17 Tianjin Martyrs, 2018

References
  1. "China: Tiānjīn Municipal Province (Districts and Townships) - Population Statistics, Charts and Map". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2022-11-05.
  2. 中华人民共和国政区大典:天津市卷 (in Chinese). 中国社会出版社. 2020.
  3. "2021年统计用区划代码和城乡划分代码". www.stats.gov.cn. Retrieved 2022-11-23.
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