Jiuxian, Beijing

Jiuxian Town (simplified Chinese: 旧县镇; traditional Chinese: 舊縣鎮; pinyin: Jiùxiàn Zhèn), is a town in the Yanqing District of Beijing. It shares border with Houcheng Town in its north, Xiangying Township and Yongning Town in its east, Shenjiaying Town in its south, and Zhangshanying Town in its west. In 2020, it was home to 17,676 inhabitants.^[1]

Jiuxian Town 旧县镇
Town
Longqing Gorge near Gucheng Village, 2005
Location within Yanqing District
Jiuxian Town Show map of Beijing Jiuxian Town Show map of China
Coordinates: 40°32′57″N 116°04′51″E
Country	China
Municipality	Beijing
District	Yanqing
Village-level Divisions	1 communities 22 villages
Area
• Total	114.9 km2 (44.4 sq mi)
Elevation	524 m (1,719 ft)
Population  (2020)
• Total	17,676
• Density	150/km2 (400/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+8 (China Standard)
Postal code	102109
Area code	010

The name Jiuxian is referring to the town's past status as the county center of Yanqing. It used to be the county seat of Jinshan County (缙山, later renamed to Longqing County and then Yanqing County) until 1316.^[2]

Geography

Jiuxian Town is bounded by a collection of mountains along its northern boundary with Houcheng, Hebei.^[2] Bayu Road passes through the southeast of the town.

History

Timeline of Jiuxian's History^[2]

Time	Status	Within
1958 - 1961	Yongning People's Commune	Yanqing County, Beijing
1961 - 1983	Jiuxian People's Commune
1983 - 1995	Jiuxian Township
1995 - 2015	Jiuxian Town
2015–present		Yanqing District, Beijing

Administrative divisions

So far in 2021, Jiuxian Town covers 23 subdivisions, including 1 community and 22 villages. They are listed as follows:^[3]

Subdivision Names	Name Transliterations	Type
旧县镇	Jiuxianzhen	Community
白草洼	Baicaowa	Village
三里庄	Sanlizhuang	Village
烧窑峪	Shaoyaoyu	Village
北张庄	Beizhangzhuang	Village
白羊峪	Baiyangyu	Village
黄峪口	Huangyukou	Village
白河堡	Baihepu	Village
闫家庄	Yanjiazhuang	Village
耿家营	Gengjiaying	Village
车坊	Chefang	Village
旧县	Jiuxian	Village
东羊坊	Dongyangfang	Village
米粮屯	Miliangtun	Village
古城	Gucheng	Village
常家营	Changjiaying	Village
常里营	Changliying	Village
盆窑	Penyao	Village
团山	Tuanshan	Village
大柏老	Da Bailao	Village
小柏老	Xiao Bailao	Village
西龙湾	Xi Longwan	Village
东龙湾	Dong Longwan	Village

Landmark

• Longqing Gorge

See also

• List of township-level divisions of Beijing

References

1. 统计局. "北京市延庆区第七次全国人口普查公报[1]". www.bjyq.gov.cn. Retrieved 2022-10-31.
2. 李立国; 李万钧; 吴世民, eds. (2013). 中华人民共和国政区大典, 北京市卷. Beijing: 中国社会出版社. ISBN 978-7-5087-4058-4. OCLC 910451741.
3. "2021年统计用区划代码和城乡划分代码". www.stats.gov.cn. Retrieved 2022-10-31.