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Hexiwu
Town in Tianjin, China / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Hexiwu Town (simplified Chinese: 河西务镇; traditional Chinese: 河西務鎮; pinyin: Héxīwù Zhèn), formerly known as Ho-Hsi-Wu, is a town situated on the northern part of Wuqing District, Tianjin, China. It borders Yongledian and Anping Towns to the north, Qiantun Township and Xiawuqi Town to the east, Damengzhuang and Daliang Towns to the south, as well as Baigutun and Gaocun Towns to the west. In the year 2010, the town was home to 45,814 residents.[1]
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Hexiwu Town
河西务镇 | |
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![]() Cihang Chanlin Temple within Xiaoli Village, Hexiwu Town | |
Coordinates: 39°37′21″N 116°57′14″E | |
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Municipality | Tianjin |
District | Wuqing |
Village-level Divisions | 2 communities 51 villages |
Area | |
• Total | 70.11 km2 (27.07 sq mi) |
Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 45,814 |
• Density | 650/km2 (1,700/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+8 (CST) |
Postal code | 301711 |
Area code | 022 |
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This town got the name Hexiwu (Chinese: 河西务; lit. 'River West Affair') for its location on the west of the Grand Canal and hosting local taxation agency during the Yuan Dynasty.[2]