Shizishan Subdistrict, Wuhan

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Shizishan Subdistrict
狮子山街道
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Shizishan Subdistrict, Wuhan
Simplified Chinese狮子山街道
Traditional Chinese獅子山街道

Shizishan Subdistrict , named after Mount Shizi located in the subdistrict, is a subdistrict in southern

Hongshan District, Wuhan, Hubei, China.[5] To the east it borders the Shizitou South Lake Bridge across from Zhongnan University of Economics and Law; to the south it borders Liqiao Fishery on the southern shore of Yezhi Lake and Hongshan Subdistrict; to the west it reaches Wunan Station on the Beijing–Guangzhou railway and Zhangjiawan Subdistrict; to the north it reaches South Lake's Liantong Port on Xunsi River.[1]: 203  Huazhong Agricultural University and the main campus of Hubei University of Technology
are located in the subdistrict.

History

Shizishan Subdistrict was established in 1961.[3]

In July 1986, Shizishan Subdistrict was transferred from Wuchang District to Hongshan District.[6][4]

Geography

The western part of the subdistrict is located between two lakes (South Lake and Yezhi Lake) and around the mountain which gives the district its name. Mount Shizi (

mu of land with 970 mu covered in forest as of 2016. In 2015, a public greenway path was laid out around Mount Shizi.[7] In 1957, Huazhong Agricultural University was built around Mount Shizi, the mountain from which the subdistrict takes its name.[8]

Administrative divisions

As of 2017[update], Shizishan Subdistrict administers thirteen residential communities:[2][3]

  • Huanongdong, Huanongxi, Luoshilu, Shengnongkeyuan, Tonghui, Qiyi'ersuo, Hugong Hubei University of Technology), Wunantielu, Shinan, Nanhushanzhuang, Meiguiwan, Shuchenglu, Luojiayayuan

Former administrative divisions of the subdistrict include:[3]

  • Sanneipei, Huakeyuan, Huakeyuan Nongchang, Wunan, Huanongyiwei, Huanong'erwei, Huanongsanwei, 7011 Gongchang, Canzhongchang, Zhoujiawan , Nanhucun, Dahualing and Wutie

Demographics

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
200058,786—    
201099,255+5.38%
[4]

As of 1996, the total area of Shizishan Subdistrict was 15.1 km2 (6 sq mi).[3] Including both long-term residents, college students and laborers, the population is estimated to reach 180,000.[1]: 203 

Transportation

Shizishan Subdistrict is served by several stations at the southern terminus of

Third Ring Road
.

References

  1. ^ a b c d 洪山年鉴2017 [Hongshan Yearbook 2017] (in Simplified Chinese). Hongshan District People's Government. 2017. Retrieved 1 November 2018.
  2. ^
    National Bureau of Statistics of the People's Republic of China
    . 2017. Retrieved 1 November 2018.
  3. ^ a b c d e f 狮子山街道 [Shizishan Subdistrict] (in Chinese). XZQH.org. 7 July 2014. Retrieved 1 November 2018.
  4. ^ a b c 洪山区历史沿革 [Hongshan District Historical Development] (in Simplified Chinese). XZQH.org. 7 July 2014. Retrieved 1 November 2018.
  5. National Bureau of Statistics of the People's Republic of China
    . 2017. Retrieved 1 November 2018.
  6. ^ 历史沿革 [Historical Development] (in Simplified Chinese). Hongshan District People's Government. 24 October 2017. Retrieved 1 November 2018.
  7. ^ 狮子山绿道哪里去 深居华农大学校园内. 武汉全民义务植树 (in Simplified Chinese). 29 July 2016. Retrieved 1 November 2018.
  8. ^ 华中农业大学庆建校120周年 [120th Anniversary of the Founding of Huazhong Agricultural University] (in Simplified Chinese). Shenzhen News. 2 October 2018. Retrieved 1 November 2018.
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