Dongzhimen Subdistrict

Dongzhimen Subdistrict (Chinese: 东直门街道; pinyin: dōngzhímén jiēdào) is a district on the northeastern side of Dongcheng District, Beijing, China. As of 2020, the subdistrict's total population is 46,712.[1]

Dongzhimen Subdistrict
东直门街道
Dongzhimen Public Transport Hub
Dongzhimen Public Transport Hub
Location of Dongzhimen Subdistrict within Dongcheng District
Location of Dongzhimen Subdistrict within Dongcheng District
Dongzhimen Subdistrict is located in Beijing
Dongzhimen Subdistrict
Dongzhimen Subdistrict
Dongzhimen Subdistrict is located in China
Dongzhimen Subdistrict
Dongzhimen Subdistrict
Coordinates: 39°55′58″N 116°26′3″E / 39.93278°N 116.43417°E / 39.93278; 116.43417
CountryChina
MunicipalityBeijing
DistrictDongcheng
Area
 • Total2.07 km2 (0.80 sq mi)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total46,712
 • Density23,000/km2 (58,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+8 (China Standard)
Postal code
100027
Area code010

The subdistrict got its current name from Dongzhimen (Chinese: 东直门; lit. 'East Straight Gate'), a gate of the Beijing city wall that used to exist in this area.

History

Timeline of changes in the status of Dongzhimen Subdistrict[2]
YearStatus
1912Part of East Suburban District
1949Part of Dongcheng District, two street offices were created: Dongzhimen and Xizhongjie
1950Xizhongjie was incorporated into Dongzhimen
1955Dongzhimen Street Office was changed to Dongzhimen Subdistrict
1960Transformed into commune
1978Changed back into a subdistrict

Administrative Division

As of 2021, there are 10 communities within the subdistrict:[3]

Administrative Division CodeCommunity Name in EnglishCommunity Name in Simplified Chinese
110101009003Hujiayuan胡家园
110101009004Xinzhongjie新中街
110101009005Qingshuiyuan清水苑
110101009006Xinzhongxili新中西里
110101009008Shizipo十字坡
110101009010Dongwaidajie东外大街
110101009012Donghuan东环
110101009013Xiangheyuanbeili香河园北里
110101009015Gongrentiyuguan工人体育馆
110101009016Dongwaidajiebei东外大街北

Landmarks

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