Jiuxian, Beijing

Jiuxian Town (simplified Chinese: 旧县镇; traditional Chinese: 舊縣鎮; pinyin: Jiùxiàn Zhèn), is a town in the Yanqing District of Beijing. It shares border with Houcheng Town in its north, Xiangying Township and Yongning Town in its east, Shenjiaying Town in its south, and Zhangshanying Town in its west. In 2020, it was home to 17,676 inhabitants.

Jiuxian Town
旧县镇
Town
Longqing Gorge near Gucheng Village, 2005
Location within Yanqing District
Jiuxian Town
Jiuxian Town
Coordinates: 40°32′57″N 116°04′51″E
CountryChina
MunicipalityBeijing
DistrictYanqing
Village-level Divisions1 communities
22 villages
Area
  Total114.9 km2 (44.4 sq mi)
Elevation
524 m (1,719 ft)
Population
 (2020)
  Total17,676
  Density150/km2 (400/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+8 (China Standard)
Postal code
102109
Area code010

The name Jiuxian is referring to the town's past status as the county center of Yanqing. It used to be the county seat of Jinshan County (缙山, later renamed to Longqing County and then Yanqing County) until 1316.

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