Shizishan Subdistrict, Wuhan
Shizishan Subdistrict (Chinese: 狮子山街道), named after Mount Shizi (Chinese: 狮子山; lit. 'Lion Mountain') located in the subdistrict, is a subdistrict in southern Hongshan District, Wuhan, Hubei, China.[5] To the east it borders the Shizitou South Lake Bridge (狮子头南湖大桥) across from Zhongnan University of Economics and Law; to the south it borders Liqiao Fishery (李桥渔场) on the southern shore of Yezhi Lake (野芷湖) and Hongshan Subdistrict (洪山街道); to the west it reaches Wunan Station (武南车站) on the Beijing–Guangzhou railway and Zhangjiawan Subdistrict (张家湾街道); to the north it reaches South Lake's Liantong Port (连通港) on Xunsi River (巡司河).[1]:203 Huazhong Agricultural University and the main campus of Hubei University of Technology are located in the subdistrict.
Shizishan Subdistrict
狮子山街道 | |
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 Main Building of Huazhong Agricultural University on Mount Shizi | |
  Shizishan Subdistrict Location in Hubei | |
| Coordinates: 30°28′35″N 114°20′55″E | |
| Country | People's Republic of China |
| Province | Hubei |
| Sub-provincial city | Wuhan |
| District | Hongshan |
| Village-level divisions | 13 residential communities[1]:203[2] |
| Established | 1961[3] |
| Area | |
| • Total | 15.9 km2 (6.1 sq mi) |
| Population (2010)[4] | |
| • Total | 99,255 |
| • Density | 6,200/km2 (16,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (China Standard) |
| Shizishan Subdistrict, Wuhan | |||||||
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| Simplified Chinese | 狮子山街道 | ||||||
| Traditional Chinese | 獅子山街道 | ||||||
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History
Shizishan Subdistrict was established in 1961.[3]
In July 1986, Shizishan Subdistrict was transferred from Wuchang District to Hongshan District.[6][4]
Geography
The western part of the subdistrict is located between two lakes (South Lake and Yezhi Lake) and around the mountain which gives the district its name. Mount Shizi (Chinese: 狮子山; lit. 'Lion Mountain') is so named because it looks like a lion. Mount Shizi reaches 2,800 m (9,186 ft) in height and covers 1000 mu of land with 970 mu covered in forest as of 2016. In 2015, a public greenway path was laid out around Mount Shizi.[7] In 1957, Huazhong Agricultural University was built around Mount Shizi, the mountain from which the subdistrict takes its name.[8]
Administrative divisions
As of 2017, Shizishan Subdistrict administers thirteen residential communities:[2][3]
- Huanongdong (华农东社区), Huanongxi (华农西社区), Luoshilu (珞狮路社区), Shengnongkeyuan (省农科院社区), Tonghui (通惠社区), Qiyi'ersuo (七一二所社区), Hugong (湖工社区 Hubei University of Technology), Wunantielu (武南铁路社区), Shinan (狮南社区), Nanhushanzhuang (南湖山庄社区), Meiguiwan (玫瑰湾社区), Shuchenglu (书城路社区), Luojiayayuan (珞珈雅苑社区)
Former administrative divisions of the subdistrict include:[3]
- Sanneipei (三内配), Huakeyuan (农科院), Huakeyuan Nongchang (农科院农场), Wunan (武南), Huanongyiwei (华农一委), Huanong'erwei (华农二委), Huanongsanwei (华农三委), 7011 Gongchang (7011工厂), Canzhongchang (蚕种场), Zhoujiawan (周家湾), Nanhucun (南湖村), Dahualing (大花岭) and Wutie (武铁)
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 58,786 | — |
| 2010 | 99,255 | +5.38% |
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As of 1996, the total area of Shizishan Subdistrict was 15.1 km2 (6 sq mi).[3] Including both long-term residents, college students and laborers, the population is estimated to reach 180,000.[1]:203
Transportation
Shizishan Subdistrict is served by several stations at the southern terminus of Line 7 (Wuhan Metro). Shizishan Subdistrict is located north of the Third Ring Road.[9]
References
- 洪山年鉴2017 [Hongshan Yearbook 2017] (in Chinese). Hongshan District People's Government. 2017. Retrieved 1 November 2018.
- 2017年统计用区划代码和城乡划分代码：狮子山街道 [2017 Statistical Area Numbers and Rural-Urban Area Numbers: Shizishan Subdistrict]. National Bureau of Statistics of the People's Republic of China. 2017. Retrieved 1 November 2018.
- 狮子山街道 [Shizishan Subdistrict] (in Chinese). XZQH.org. 7 July 2014. Retrieved 1 November 2018.
- 洪山区历史沿革 [Hongshan District Historical Development] (in Chinese). XZQH.org. 7 July 2014. Retrieved 1 November 2018.
- 2017年统计用区划代码和城乡划分代码：洪山区 (in Chinese). National Bureau of Statistics of the People's Republic of China. 2017. Retrieved 1 November 2018.
- 历史沿革 [Historical Development] (in Chinese). Hongshan District People's Government. 24 October 2017. Retrieved 1 November 2018.
- 狮子山绿道哪里去 深居华农大学校园内. 武汉全民义务植树 (in Chinese). 29 July 2016. Retrieved 1 November 2018.
- 华中农业大学庆建校120周年 [120th Anniversary of the Founding of Huazhong Agricultural University] (in Chinese). Shenzhen News. 2 October 2018. Retrieved 1 November 2018.
- From the maps provided at map.baidu.com