Jiuxian, Beijing
Jiuxian Town (simplified Chinese: 旧县镇; traditional Chinese: 舊縣鎮; pinyin: Jiùxiàn Zhèn), is a town in the Yanqing District of Beijing. It shares border with Houcheng Town in its north, Xiangying Township and Yongning Town in its east, Shenjiaying Town in its south, and Zhangshanying Town in its west. In 2020, it was home to 17,676 inhabitants.[1] The name Jiuxian is referring to the town's past status as the county center of Yanqing. It used to be the county seat of Jinshan County (缙山, later renamed to Longqing County and then Yanqing County) until 1316.[2] GeographyJiuxian Town is bounded by a collection of mountains along its northern boundary with Houcheng, Hebei.[2] Bayu Road passes through the southeast of the town. History
Administrative divisionsSo far in 2021, Jiuxian Town covers 23 subdivisions, including 1 community and 22 villages. They are listed as follows:[3]
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