Donghu Subdistrict, Beijing

Donghu Subdistrict (Chinese: 东湖街道; pinyin: Dōnghú Jiēdào) is a subdistrict on the northwestern part of Chaoyang District, Beijing, China. It borders Wangjing Subdistrict to the south, Laiguangying Area to the north and west, and Cuigezhuang Area to the east. As of 2020, its population was 62,467.

This article is about a subdistrict of Chaoyang District, Beijing, China. For other items with the same name, see Donghu (disambiguation).
Donghu Subdistrict
东湖街道
Subdistrict
Dawangjing Business District, located at the east end of Donghu Subdistrict
Donghu Subdistrict
Donghu Subdistrict
Coordinates: 39°59′29″N 116°27′48″E
CountryChina
MunicipalityBeijing
DistrictChaoyang
Village-level Divisions14 communities
Area
 • Total5.1 km2 (2.0 sq mi)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total62,467
 • Density12,000/km2 (32,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+8 (China Standard)
Postal code
100102
Area code010

The subdistrict got its current name Donghu (Chinese: 东湖; lit. 'East Lake') due to the low-lying area on both banks of Beixiao River, where small pools and puddles will form during the rainy season.

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