Shizishan Subdistrict, Wuhan
Shizishan Subdistrict
狮子山街道 | |
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 Main Building of Huazhong Agricultural University on Mount Shizi | |
  Shizishan Subdistrict Location in Hubei | |
| Coordinates: 30°28′35″N 114°20′55″E / 30.47644°N 114.34861°E | |
| Country | People's Republic of China |
| Province | Hubei |
| Sub-provincial city | Wuhan |
| District | Hongshan |
| Village-level divisions | 13 residential communities[1]: 203 [2] |
| Established | 1961[3] |
| Area | |
| • Total | 15.9 km2 (6.1 sq mi) |
| Population (2010)[4] | |
| • Total | 99,255 |
| • Density | 6,200/km2 (16,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (China Standard) |
| Shizishan Subdistrict, Wuhan | |||
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| Simplified Chinese | 狮子山街道 | ||
| Traditional Chinese | 獅子山街道 | ||
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Shizishan Subdistrict , named after Mount Shizi located in the subdistrict, is a subdistrict in southern Hongshan District, Wuhan, Hubei, China.[5] To the east it borders the Shizitou South Lake Bridge across from Zhongnan University of Economics and Law; to the south it borders Liqiao Fishery on the southern shore of Yezhi Lake and Hongshan Subdistrict; to the west it reaches Wunan Station on the Beijing–Guangzhou railway and Zhangjiawan Subdistrict; to the north it reaches South Lake's Liantong Port on Xunsi River.[1]: 203 Huazhong Agricultural University and the main campus of Hubei University of Technology are located in the subdistrict.
History[edit]
Shizishan Subdistrict was established in 1961.[3]
In July 1986, Shizishan Subdistrict was transferred from Wuchang District to Hongshan District.[6][4]
Geography[edit]
The western part of the subdistrict is located between two lakes (South Lake and Yezhi Lake) and around the mountain which gives the district its name. Mount Shizi (Chinese: 狮子山; lit. 'Lion Mountain') is so named because it looks like a lion. Mount Shizi reaches 2,800 m (9,186 ft) in height and covers 1000 mu of land with 970 mu covered in forest as of 2016. In 2015, a public greenway path was laid out around Mount Shizi.[7] In 1957, Huazhong Agricultural University was built around Mount Shizi, the mountain from which the subdistrict takes its name.[8]
Administrative divisions[edit]
As of 2017[update], Shizishan Subdistrict administers thirteen residential communities:[2][3]
- Huanongdong, Huanongxi, Luoshilu, Shengnongkeyuan, Tonghui, Qiyi'ersuo, Hugong Hubei University of Technology), Wunantielu, Shinan, Nanhushanzhuang, Meiguiwan, Shuchenglu, Luojiayayuan
Former administrative divisions of the subdistrict include:[3]
- Sanneipei, Huakeyuan, Huakeyuan Nongchang, Wunan, Huanongyiwei, Huanong'erwei, Huanongsanwei, 7011 Gongchang, Canzhongchang, Zhoujiawan , Nanhucun, Dahualing and Wutie
Demographics[edit]
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 58,786 | — |
| 2010 | 99,255 | +5.38% |
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As of 1996[update], the total area of Shizishan Subdistrict was 15.1 km2 (6 sq mi).[3] Including both long-term residents, college students and laborers, the population is estimated to reach 180,000.[1]: 203
Transportation[edit]
Shizishan Subdistrict is served by several stations at the southern terminus of Line 7 (Wuhan Metro). Shizishan Subdistrict is located north of the Third Ring Road.
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d 洪山年鉴2017 [Hongshan Yearbook 2017] (in Simplified Chinese). Hongshan District People's Government. 2017. Retrieved 1 November 2018.
- ^ a b 2017年统计用区划代码和城乡划分代码：狮子山街道 [2017 Statistical Area Numbers and Rural-Urban Area Numbers: Shizishan Subdistrict]. National Bureau of Statistics of the People's Republic of China. 2017. Retrieved 1 November 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f 狮子山街道 [Shizishan Subdistrict] (in Chinese). XZQH.org. 7 July 2014. Retrieved 1 November 2018.
- ^ a b c 洪山区历史沿革 [Hongshan District Historical Development] (in Simplified Chinese). XZQH.org. 7 July 2014. Retrieved 1 November 2018.
- ^ 2017年统计用区划代码和城乡划分代码：洪山区 (in Simplified Chinese). National Bureau of Statistics of the People's Republic of China. 2017. Retrieved 1 November 2018.
- ^ 历史沿革 [Historical Development] (in Simplified Chinese). Hongshan District People's Government. 24 October 2017. Retrieved 1 November 2018.
- ^ 狮子山绿道哪里去 深居华农大学校园内. 武汉全民义务植树 (in Simplified Chinese). 29 July 2016. Retrieved 1 November 2018.
- ^ 华中农业大学庆建校120周年 [120th Anniversary of the Founding of Huazhong Agricultural University] (in Simplified Chinese). Shenzhen News. 2 October 2018. Retrieved 1 November 2018.