Changping, Beijing


Changping District, formerly Changping County, is a district situated in the suburbs of north and northwest Beijing. Changping has a population of 2,269,487 as of November 2020, making it the most populous suburban district of Beijing.

History

Changping County and Jundu County which administered the area were established in the Han dynasty. Changping was incorporated into Jundu when the Northern Wei dominated; however, the condition was reversed since the Eastern Wei. The county was promoted as Changping subprefecture had jurisdiction over Miyun, Shunyi and Huairou, in the era of Zhengde during the Ming dynasty. These three counties were transferred to Shuntian Prefecture in the era of Yongzheng during the Qing dynasty. Changping became a county again after the Xinhai Revolution, and it was transferred to Beijing from Hebei in 1956.

Geography

Changping District, covering an area of, contains two subdistricts of the city of Changping and 15 towns with total population of 1.83 million, a rapid increase from the 614,821 recorded in the 2000 census. About from the city center, Changping is renowned for its numerous scenic spots and tourist facilities, like Datangshan museum. It is rich in natural resources, mineral products, and rural products.
The urban area of Changping has an area of and an estimated population of 130,000. Other major urban areas are Nankou and Yangfang.

Climate

Changping District has a humid continental climate. The average annual temperature in Changping is. The average annual rainfall is with July as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in July, at around, and lowest in January, at around.

Administrative divisions

There are 8 subdistricts and 14 towns in the district.
NameChinese Hanyu PinyinPopulation Area
Chengbei Subdistrict城北街道Chéngběi Jiēdào228,56118.90
Chengnan Subdistrict城南街道Chéngnán Jiēdào88,96314.13
Huilongguan Subdistrict回龙观街道Huílóngguān Jiēdào166,074
Longzeyuan Subdistrict龙泽园街道Lóngzéyuán Jiēdào181,906
Shigezhuang Subdistrict史各庄街道Shǐgèzhuāng Jiēdào64,910
Tiantongyuanbei Subdistrict天通苑北街道Tiāntōngyuànběi Jiēdào142,7074.70
Tiantongyuannan Subdistrict天通苑南街道Tiāntōngyuànnán Jiēdào116,5295.60
Huoying Subdistrict霍营街道Huòyíng Jiēdào93,5454.60
Dongxiaokou town东小口镇Dōngxiǎokǒu Zhèn85,87432.20
Nankou town南口镇Nánkǒu Zhèn82,146202.50
Machikou town马池口镇Mǎchíkǒu Zhèn87,50658.40
Shahe town沙河镇Shāhé Zhèn294,40856.00
Yangfang town阳坊镇Yángfāng Zhèn26,47040.52
Xiaotangshan town小汤山镇Xiǎotāngshān Zhèn80,27370.10
Nanshao town南邵镇Nánshào Zhèn65,40335.20
Cuicun town崔村镇Cuīcūn Zhèn24,63060.00
Baishan town百善镇Bǎi shàn Zhèn36,54635.14
Beiqijia town北七家镇Běiqījiā Zhèn308,90721.4
Liucun town流村镇Liúcūn Zhèn18,139257.00
Shisanling town十三陵镇Shísānlíng Zhèn34,085158.80
Xingshou town兴寿镇Xìngshòu Zhèn34,13975.00
Yanshou town延寿镇Yánshòu Zhèn7,766113.31

Economy

In 2017, the regional GDP of the district is 83.97 billion yuan, with GDP per capita at 40.7 thousand yuan.

Features

has its headquarters in the district.

Transport

Changping District is served by four metro lines operated by Beijing Subway and one commuter line operated by Beijing Suburban Railway. Changping District is served by Beijing Subway Lines 5, 8, 13 and the Changping line.

Metro

Colleges and universities

Public schools:
  • Changping District No. 1 High School
  • Changping District No. 2 High School
Private schools: