Wangzuo Town (Chinese: 王佐镇; pinyin: Wángzuǒ Zhèn) a town on the southwest of Fengtai District, Beijing, China. It is bordering Yongding Township to the north, Beigong Town and Yungang Subdistrict to the east, Changyang Town, Gongcheng and Xilu Subdistricts to the south, Qinglonghu and Tanzhesi Towns to the west. The town had a population of 59,452 in 2020.[1]
Wangzuo Town 王佐镇 | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Minzu University of China Fengtai campus in Weigezhuang village, September 2023 | |
  Wangzuo Town  Wangzuo Town | |
| Coordinates: 39°48′01″N 116°09′00″E / 39.80028°N 116.15000°E | |
| Country | China |
| Municipality | Beijing |
| District | Fengtai |
| Village-level Divisions | 4 communities 8 village |
| Area | |
| • Total | 55.68 km2 (21.50 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 59,452 |
| • Density | 1,100/km2 (2,800/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (China Standard) |
| Postal code | 100074 |
| Area code | 010 |
The name of Wangzuo (Chinese: 王佐) Town was given during the Qing dynasty by a noble who chose to be buried in the region after his death.[2]
History
| Year | Status |
|---|---|
| 1945 | Part of Liangxiang County, Hebei |
| 1958 | Transferred to Fengtai District, Beijing, later incorporated into Changxindian People's Commune |
| 1961 | Separated out of Changxindian and formed its own commune |
| 1984 | Reformed into Wangzuo Township |
| 2001 | Reformed into a town |
| 2021 | Part of Yungang Subdistrict was incorporated into Wangzuo Town |
Administrative Division
As of 2021, Wangzuo Town consisted of 12 subdivisions, including 4 communities and 8 villages:[3]
| Administrative Division Code | Community Names | Name Transliteration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 110106101001 | 南宫雅苑 | Nangong Yayuan | Community |
| 110106101002 | 山语城 | Shanyucheng | Community |
| 110106101003 | 翡翠山 | Feicuishan | Community |
| 110106101004 | 南宫景苑 | Nangong Jingyuan | Community |
| 110106101200 | 西庄店 | Xizhuangdian | Village |
| 110106101201 | 沙锅 | Shaguo | Village |
| 110106101202 | 怪 | Guai | Village |
| 110106101203 | 魏各庄 | Weigezhuang | Village |
| 110106101204 | 西王佐 | Xiwangzuo | Village |
| 110106101205 | 南宫 | Nangong | Village |
| 110106101206 | 庄户 | Zhuanghu | Village |
| 110106101207 | 佃起 | Tianqi | Village |
Tourism
Qinglong Lake Park (青龙湖公园) is located in Wangzuo.[4]