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Mapo, Beijing
Town in Beijing, China / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mapo Area (simplified Chinese: 马坡地区; traditional Chinese: 馬坡地區; pinyin: Mǎpō Dìqū) is an area and a town located near the northwest corner of Shunyi District, Beijing, China. It borders Zhaoquanying and Niulanshan Towns to the north, Shuangfeng Subdistrict to the east, Nanfaxin Town to the south, and Gaoliying Town to the west. In 2020, it was home to 38,547 residents.[1]
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Mapo Area
马坡地区 Mapo Town (马坡镇) | |
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![]() Location of Mapo Area within Shunyi District | |
Coordinates: 40°10′27″N 116°35′14″E | |
Country | China |
Municipality | Beijing |
District | Shunyi |
Village-level Divisions | 4 communities 7 villages |
Area | |
• Total | 13.14 km2 (5.07 sq mi) |
Elevation | 43 m (141 ft) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 38,547 |
• Density | 2,900/km2 (7,600/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+8 (China Standard) |
Postal code | 101300 |
Area code | 010 |
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The name Mapo (Chinese: 马坡; lit. 'Horse Slope') is derived from the town's historical location as a horse farm during the Ming dynasty and near the Po Hill.[2]