Dagang District
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| Dagang District | |
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| — District — | |
| Chinese transcription(s) | |
| • Chinese | 大港区 |
| • Pinyin | Dàgǎng Qū |
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| Country | China |
| Region | Tianjin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,113.83 km2 (430.05 sq mi) |
| Population (2008) | |
| • Total | 440,000 |
| • Density | 400/km2 (1,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | China Standard (UTC+8) |
| Postal code | 300270 |
| Area code(s) | 022 |
The area that was formerly known as Dagang District (simplified Chinese: 大港区; traditional Chinese: 大港區; pinyin: Dàgǎng Qū; literately as "The Big Port") lies at the southeast of Tianjin municipality area. It had a population of 440,000 and occupied 1113.83 km² in size, with a coast line stretching approximately 25 km on the eastern side.
Established in 1979, Dagang has developed a foundation of petroleum chemistry and hosts Dagang Oilfield within its border. In November 2009 Binhai New Area was consolidated into a district, and the former subordinate districts of Tanggu, Hangu and Dagang were abolished.
[edit] External links
- Official site (Chinese and English)
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Coordinates: 38°43′39″N 117°26′10″E / 38.7276°N 117.436°E
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