Beitang (Chinese: 北塘; pinyin: Běitáng, meaning "North Pond"), alternately known as Pei-t'ang and Pehtang (amongst other variants), is a subdistrict of the Binhai New Area,[1] Tianjin, People's Republic of China, near the mouth of the Hai River. As of 2011[update], it administered 2 residential communities (社区) and 4 villages.[2]
Beitang Subdistrict
北塘街道 Pehtang | |
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  Beitang Subdistrict Location in Tianjin | |
| Coordinates: 39°06′23″N 117°43′06″E / 39.10639°N 117.71833°E | |
| Country | People's Republic of China |
| Province | Tianjin |
| District | Binhai |
| Village-level divisions | 2 residential communities 4 villages |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (China Standard) |
History
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edit- September 20 - The Battle of Beitang was fought here between the Eight Nation Alliance and the Great Qing army.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ 2011年统计用区划代码和城乡划分代码：滨海新区 (in Chinese (China)). National Bureau of Statistics of the People's Republic of China. Archived from the original on 2012-10-01. Retrieved 2012-07-25.
- ^ 2011年统计用区划代码和城乡划分代码：北塘街道 (in Chinese (China)). National Bureau of Statistics of the People's Republic of China. Archived from the original on November 27, 2012. Retrieved 2012-07-25.
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