Xujing Town | |
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Chinese transcription(s) | |
• Simplified | 徐泾镇 |
• Traditional | 徐涇鎮 |
• Pinyin | Xújīng Zhèn |
Coordinates: 31°10′23″N 121°16′20″E / 31.1731°N 121.2723°E | |
Country | China |
Municipality | Shanghai |
District | Qingpu District |
Area | |
• Total | 38.55 km2 (14.88 sq mi) |
Population (2021) | 211,590 |
Time zone | UTC+8 ( China Standard) |
Postal code | 201702 |
Area code | 021 |
Xujing ( Chinese: 徐泾镇; pinyin: xújīngzhèn) is a town in Qingpu District, Shanghai, China. [1] As of 2021, Xujing has a population of 211,590 and an area of 38.55 km2 (14.88 sq mi). [2]
Xujing borders two districts of Shanghai: Minhang and Songjiang. It is considered one of the first new city developments of Shanghai, being the most important "eastern wing" of Qingpu district. [3]
The administrative division of Xujing was formed in July 1957, first as a township. In October 1958, the title of township was abolished and Xujing was made into a people's commune. [4]
In April 1984, the title of Xujing was reverted to township. [4]
In December 1993, the Shanghai Municipal People's Congress approved changing the status of Xujing to being a town. [4]
In 2015, the Shanghai National Exhibition and Convention Center opened in Xujing and consists of four exhibition halls, the NECC Plaza, office buildings and a hotel. Since then, it has hosted various events including concerts and expos. [5]
Panlong'an ( Chinese: 蟠龙庵; pinyin: pánlóng'ān) is an ancient water town within Xujing dating back to the Sui dynasty. In 2001, it was made a historical protected zone in Shanghai. [6]
As part of the Yangtze River Delta integration initiative, Panlong Tiandi ( Chinese: 蟠龙天地), a commercial complex offering many shopping facilities and activities, was opened in April 2023, bringing in around 200,000 tourists over the five-day-long Labour Day break. [7]
Xujing has access to Line 17 and Line 2 of the Shanghai Metro system. The G15 Shenyang–Haikou Expressway, G50 Shanghai–Chongqing Expressway pass through the town, and China National Highway 318 starts in the town. [3]
The town is also close to the Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.
As of 2021, Xujing has a population of 211,590 people. Of these, 40,841 are permanent residents, 150,726 are people coming to Shanghai, and 20,023 are foreign residents. [3]
Xujing has had a significant increase in population in recent history. During the 4th Census in China held in 1990, Xujing had a total population of 25,226, and this increased to 49,816 people in 2000. [4]
As of 2022, Xujing administers the following 5 residents' committees, 23 residential communities, and 9 villages: [8]
Xujing Town | |
---|---|
Chinese transcription(s) | |
• Simplified | 徐泾镇 |
• Traditional | 徐涇鎮 |
• Pinyin | Xújīng Zhèn |
Coordinates: 31°10′23″N 121°16′20″E / 31.1731°N 121.2723°E | |
Country | China |
Municipality | Shanghai |
District | Qingpu District |
Area | |
• Total | 38.55 km2 (14.88 sq mi) |
Population (2021) | 211,590 |
Time zone | UTC+8 ( China Standard) |
Postal code | 201702 |
Area code | 021 |
Xujing ( Chinese: 徐泾镇; pinyin: xújīngzhèn) is a town in Qingpu District, Shanghai, China. [1] As of 2021, Xujing has a population of 211,590 and an area of 38.55 km2 (14.88 sq mi). [2]
Xujing borders two districts of Shanghai: Minhang and Songjiang. It is considered one of the first new city developments of Shanghai, being the most important "eastern wing" of Qingpu district. [3]
The administrative division of Xujing was formed in July 1957, first as a township. In October 1958, the title of township was abolished and Xujing was made into a people's commune. [4]
In April 1984, the title of Xujing was reverted to township. [4]
In December 1993, the Shanghai Municipal People's Congress approved changing the status of Xujing to being a town. [4]
In 2015, the Shanghai National Exhibition and Convention Center opened in Xujing and consists of four exhibition halls, the NECC Plaza, office buildings and a hotel. Since then, it has hosted various events including concerts and expos. [5]
Panlong'an ( Chinese: 蟠龙庵; pinyin: pánlóng'ān) is an ancient water town within Xujing dating back to the Sui dynasty. In 2001, it was made a historical protected zone in Shanghai. [6]
As part of the Yangtze River Delta integration initiative, Panlong Tiandi ( Chinese: 蟠龙天地), a commercial complex offering many shopping facilities and activities, was opened in April 2023, bringing in around 200,000 tourists over the five-day-long Labour Day break. [7]
Xujing has access to Line 17 and Line 2 of the Shanghai Metro system. The G15 Shenyang–Haikou Expressway, G50 Shanghai–Chongqing Expressway pass through the town, and China National Highway 318 starts in the town. [3]
The town is also close to the Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.
As of 2021, Xujing has a population of 211,590 people. Of these, 40,841 are permanent residents, 150,726 are people coming to Shanghai, and 20,023 are foreign residents. [3]
Xujing has had a significant increase in population in recent history. During the 4th Census in China held in 1990, Xujing had a total population of 25,226, and this increased to 49,816 people in 2000. [4]
As of 2022, Xujing administers the following 5 residents' committees, 23 residential communities, and 9 villages: [8]