Shanhaiguan District
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| Shanhaiguan District 山海关区 |
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| Coordinates: 39°58′44″N 119°46′32″E / 39.97889°N 119.77556°ECoordinates: 39°58′44″N 119°46′32″E / 39.97889°N 119.77556°E | |
| Country | People's Republic of China |
| Province | Hebei |
| Prefecture-level city | Qinhuangdao |
| Seat | Nanguan Subdistrict |
| Area | |
| • Total | 192 km2 (74 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 2 m (7 ft) |
| Population (2003) | |
| • Total | 140,000 |
| • Density | 730/km2 (1,900/sq mi) |
| Time zone | China Standard (UTC+8) |
| Postal code | 066200 |
| Area code(s) | 0335 |
| Website | [1] |
Shanhaiguan District (simplified Chinese: 山海关区; traditional Chinese: 山海關區; pinyin: Shānhǎiguān Qū) is a district of the city of Qinhuangdao, Hebei province, People's Republic of China, named after the pass of the Great Wall within the district, Shanhai Pass. It is located 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) east of the city centre.
[edit] Administrative divisions
There are 5 subdistricts, 3 towns, and 1 township in the district.[1]
Subdistricts:
- Nanguan Subdistrict (南关街道), Dongjie Subdistrict (东街街道), Xijie Subdistrict (西街街道), Lunan Subdistrict (路南街道), Chuanchang Road Subdistrict (船厂路街道)
Towns:
The only township is Bohai Township (渤海乡).
