Beitang Subdistrict
Beitang (Chinese: 北塘; pinyin: Běitáng, meaning "North Pond"), alternately known as Pei-t'ang and Pehtang (amongst other variants), is a subdistrict of the Binhai New Area, Tianjin, People's Republic of China,[1] near the mouth of the Hai River. As of 2011, it administered 2 residential communities (社区) and 4 villages.[2]
Beitang Subdistrict 北塘街道 Pehtang | |
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Subdistrict | |
| Coordinates: 39°06′23″N 117°43′06″E | |
| Country | People's Republic of China |
| Province | Tianjin |
| District | Binhai |
| Village-level divisions | 2 residential communities 4 villages |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (China Standard) |
History
1900
- September 20 - The Battle of Beitang was fought here between the Eight Nation Alliance and the Great Qing army.
References
- 2011年统计用区划代码和城乡划分代码：滨海新区 (in Chinese). National Bureau of Statistics of the People's Republic of China. Archived from the original on 2012-10-01. Retrieved 2012-07-25.
- 2011年统计用区划代码和城乡划分代码：北塘街道 (in Chinese). National Bureau of Statistics of the People's Republic of China. Retrieved 2012-07-25.
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