Shuangkou Town 双口镇 | |
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_20210527.jpg) Hebei University of Technology on the northeast of the town | |
.png) Location inBeichen District | |
  Shuangkou Town  Shuangkou Town | |
| Coordinates:39°13′35″N117°01′49″E / 39.22639°N 117.03028°E /39.22639; 117.03028 | |
| Country |  China |
| Municipality | Tianjin |
| District | Beichen |
| Village-level Divisions | 21villages |
| Area | |
• Total | 67.73 km2 (26.15 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Population (2010) | |
• Total | 63,999 |
| • Density | 940/km2 (2,400/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (CST) |
| Postal code | 300401 |
| Area code | 022 |
ShuangkouTown (simplified Chinese:双口镇;traditional Chinese:雙口鎮;pinyin:Shuāngkǒu Zhèn) is atown situated on the western side ofBeichen District,Tianjin, China. It is located in the south of Huangzhuang Subdistrict and Chenju Town, southwest ofShuangjie andBeicang Towns, west of Qingguang Town, north ofYangliuqing Town, as well as east of Wangqingtuo and Chagugang Towns. According to the 2010 Chinese Census, it has a population of 63,999.[1]
The name Shuangkou (Chinese:双口;lit. 'Two Mouths') came into existence in theQing Dynasty, and was given for the settlement's location at the intersection of two waterways: Zhujiadian and Yedian.[2]
Shuangkou Town is located on the northern bank ofZiya River, with Zhonghong Ancient Channel passing through the town. The town is connected to theNational Highway 112.
| Time | Status | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Ming Dynasty | Wuqing County | |
| Qing Dynasty | Tianjin County,Shuntian Prefecture | |
| 1913 - 1928 | Tianjin County,Zhili | |
| 1928 - 1946 | Tianjin County,Hebei | |
| 1946 - 1950 | 3rd District, Tianjin County, Hebei | |
| 1950 - 1952 | 4th District, Tianjin County, Hebei | |
| 1952 - 1953 | 4th District, Tianjin County, Tianjin | |
| 1953 - 1958 | Shuangkou Township Hetou Township | Beijiao District, Tianjin |
| 1958 - 1961 | Administered by XingfuPeople's Commune | Hongqiao District, Tianjin |
| 1961 - 1963 | Shuangkou People's Commune Qingguang People's Commune | Beijiao District, Tianjin |
| 1963 - 1983 | Shuangkou People's Commune Chafangzi People's Commune | |
| 1983 - 1985 | Shuangkou Township Chafangzi Township | |
| 1985 - 1992 | Shuangkou Township Shanghetou Township | |
| 1992 - 1995 | Beichen District, Tianjin | |
| 1995 - 1999 | Shuangkou Town Shanghetou Township | |
| 1999 - 2001 | Shuangkou Town Shanghetou Town | |
| 2001 - present | Shuangkou Town |
As of 2022, Shuangkou Town covers these 21villages:[3]
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