Xinbei 新北区 | |
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  Xinbei Location in Jiangsu | |
| Coordinates:31°55′43″N119°53′42″E / 31.9285°N 119.8950°E /31.9285; 119.8950 | |
| Country | China |
| Province | Jiangsu |
| Prefecture-level city | Changzhou |
| Area | |
• Total | 439.16 km2 (169.56 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 883,125 |
| • Density | 2,010.9/km2 (5,208.3/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (China Standard) |
| Postal code | 213001 |
Xinbei District (simplified Chinese:新北区;traditional Chinese:新北區;pinyin:Xīnběi Qū;lit. 'new north'), alternatively called the New District or the High-tech Development Zone (simplified Chinese:国家高新区;traditional Chinese:國家高新區;pinyin:Guójiā Gāoxīn Qū;lit. 'National high-tech district'),[1] is one of five districts under the jurisdiction ofChangzhou inJiangsu province of China.[2] The local language is theChangzhou dialect ofWu Chinese. It covers an area of 425 km2 (164 sq mi) in the northern part of Changzhou's administrative area. In 2005 the total population was recorded at 480,000 people. The postal code for the district is 213161.
The district was established in August 1992 by the regional government as a high-tech manufacturing area. Businesses in the region also receive some preferential policies granted by the local government.[3]
It is also home to 7,636 domestic and overseas companies, 18 of which are on Fortune Global 500 list[citation needed]. As a result, a number of foreign styled restaurants and bars have been able to establish themselves, catering mostly to theexpatriate community.
Xinbei is also home to the Changzhou campus ofHohai University,Changzhou Trina International School, and theChangzhou International School.
The theme park, China Dinosaur Park[4] which was built in 2000 is also located in Xinbei District. It is ranked number 11 in Asian theme parks. The Changzhou municipal government was also moved to Xinbei. As well as many important high schools such as Beijiao High School. Xinbei one of the most developed districts in Changzhou city.
At present, Xinbei District has 3 subdistricts and 6 towns.[5]
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