Zhangfang, Beijing
Zhangfang Town
张坊镇 | ||
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Postal code 102409 | ||
| Area code | 010 | |
Zhangfang Town (
The town was historically a crucial military station, and was named Zhangfang (Chinese: 账房; lit. 'Tent House') as a result. Later the name was corrupted to Zhangfang (张坊) of today.[4]
History
| Time | Status | Part of |
|---|---|---|
| Qing dynasty | Zhangfangli (张坊里) | Fangshan County (房山县) |
| 1916 - 1949 | 8th District (八区) | |
| 1949 - 1950 | 2nd District (二区) | |
| 1950 - 1954 | Zhangfang Township (张坊乡) | |
| 1954 - 1958 | Divided among 3 townships: Zhangfang (张坊), Qianhekou (千河口) and Dongguanshang (东关上) | |
| 1958 - 1961 | Zhangfang Management Area (张坊管理区), under Changgou People's Commune (长沟人民公社) | Zhoukoudian District (周口店区) |
| 1961 - 1983 | Zhangfang People's Commune (张坊人民公社) | Fangshan County |
| 1983 - 1986 | Zhangfang Township | |
| 1986 - 1989 | Fangshan District (房山区)
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| 1989–present | Zhangfang Town |
Administrative divisions
In the year 2021, the town was divided into 15 villages:[5]
- Dayugou Village (大峪沟村)
- Beibaidai Village (北白岱村)
- Caijiakou Village (蔡家口村)
- Dongguanshang Village (东关上村)
- Sanhezhuang Village (三合庄村)
- Wagou Village (瓦沟村)
- Ganhekou Village (干河口村)
- Mujiakou Village (穆家口村)
- Guangluzhuang Village (广禄庄村)
- Nanbaidai Village (南白岱村)
- Xibaidai Village (西白岱村)
- Shigezhuang Village (史各庄村)
- Zhangfang Village (张坊村)
- Pianshang Village (片上村)
- Xiasi Village (下寺村)
Geography
Juma River (拒马河), a tributary of the Daqing River (大清河), flows northwest to southeast through the town.
Mountains located adjacent to and visible from the townsite are: Dawajian (大洼尖), Baihujiao (白虎窖), Zhuanghushan (庄户山), and Ma'anshan (马鞍山).
Education
Zhangfang Town has four public primary schools and one middle school.
Economy
The local economy is primarily based upon agriculture and tourism.
Persimmon is important to the local economy.
Religion
Yunju Temple is a Buddhist temple in the town, which was originally built during the Northern Qi dynasty (550–570).
Transportation
The
Attractions
The main attractions are the Zhangfang Shang and Zhou Dynasties Site (张坊商周遗址), Xianxi Cave (仙栖洞), and Jiulong Pond (九龙潭).
Notable people
- Guo Shihong (郭士红), revolutionary martyr.
- Guo Yongsheng (郭永生), revolutionary martyr.
See also
References
- ^ 北京房山张坊镇全力打造生态运动小镇. people.com.cn (in Chinese). 2017-09-09.
- ^ "北京市房山区第七次全国人口普查公报". Beijing Fangshan Bureau Of Statistics. Retrieved 2022-10-09.
- ^ 张坊镇基本情况介绍. bjfsh.gov.cn (in Chinese). 2017.
- ^ OCLC 910451741.
- ^ "2021年统计用区划代码和城乡划分代码". www.stats.gov.cn. Retrieved 2022-10-10.
External links
- Official website (in Chinese)