Dabaozi, Qinghai


Dabaozi is a town in Chengbei District of Xining, Qinghai, China. As of the 2017 census it has a population of 21,000 and an area of.

History

After the establishment of the Communist State in 1949, Dabaozi was under the jurisdiction of Huangzhong County. In 1956 it came under the jurisdiction of Xining, capital of northwest China's Qinghai province. In 1958 it was renamed "Dongfeng People's Commune". In 1984 it was incorporated as a township. In 1986 it was upgraded to a town.

Administrative division

As of 2017, the town is divided into 13 villages and two communities:
  • Songjiazhai
  • Dabaozi
  • Jinjiawan
  • Taobei
  • Zhunan
  • Zhubei
  • Taonan
  • Yanxiao
  • Wangjiazhai
  • Yiqizhai
  • Wuzhong
  • Balang
  • Baojiazhai
  • Gongjuchang Community
  • Yijichuang Community

Geography

The Huangshui River passes through the town from west to east.

Education

The Xining No. 9 High School is located in the town.

Transportation

The G6 Beijing–Lhasa Expressway, G109 Xining-Huangzhong County Expressway and G045 Dandong-Lhasa Expressway pass through the town.