Caofeidian, Tangshan
Caofeidian District (simplified Chinese: 曹妃甸区; traditional Chinese: 曹妃甸區; pinyin: Cáofēidiān Qū), formerly known as Tanghai County (唐海县; 唐海縣; Tánghǎi Xiàn), is a newly developed district located in Tangshan in the Bohai Sea coastal area of Hebei Province, China. The district spans an area of 1,595 square kilometres (616 sq mi), and has a population of about 352,100 as of 2021.
Caofeidian
曹妃甸区 | |
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Location of the county within Tangshan | |
Caofeidian Location in Hebei | |
| Coordinates: 39°16′23″N 118°27′36″E | |
| Country | People's Republic of China |
| Province | Hebei |
| Prefecture-level city | Tangshan |
| Township-level divisions | 3 towns |
| Seat | Tanghai |
| Area | |
| • Total | 725 km2 (280 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Population (2003) | |
| • Total | 140,000 |
| • Density | 190/km2 (500/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (China Standard) |
| Postal code | 063200 |
| Area code | 0315 |
| Website | Caofeidian District People's Government |
The district is rapidly urbanizing and was declared an important area for development by the Chinese government in the eleventh Five-Year Plan due to its strategic location in the Jing-Jin-Ji region and its proximity to the Bohai Sea. Caofeidian serves as a crucial shipping port for neighboring cities like Beijing and supports heavy industries such as manufacturing and steelworks.
The district has gained recent attention due to its role as the site of the Caofeidian Eco-City, which aimed to combat the effects of urbanization, promote sustainable living, and offset the environmental impact of neighboring heavy industry. However, the project has faced several challenges and delays in its implementation.