Langfang
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Langfang Hebei
province, China
, is a prefecture-level city
located approximately midway between Beijing
and Tianjin
with a total population of 3.85 million and an urban area population of 763,700. Its total area is around 6,429 km². Langfang borders Baoding
to the southwest, Cangzhou
to the south (both prefecture-level cities of Hebei), Beijing
to the north and Tianjin
to the east. It is the smallest prefecture-level division in Hebei province by land area.
, 5 counties, 1 autonomous county, and one economic development district
(开发区).
Development district:
, belligerent European forces heading towards Beijing were stopped by Boxers at the Battle of Langfang
, and were defeated and forced to turn back to Tianjin. The Chinese forces were victorious.
It was the site of another battle during the Second Sino-Japanese War
.
." One recent development is the Oriental University City
(东方大学城). Having begun construction in October 1999, the complex was built in less than 3 years at a 4-billion yuan
investment, and some 30 universities have been established here with a combined enrollment of about 50,000 students.
The Langfang Export Processing Zone (Langfang EPZ) was established by the State Council in 2005. It has a planned area of 0.5 km2 and commenced operation in October 2008. It is the only state-level development zone in Langfang. Langfang EPZ is located in the Langfang Economic and Technical Development Zone (Langfang ETDZ), which is a province-level development zone. It is 38 km from Beijing's third ring-road, and 50 km from down-town Tianjin. It is 60 km from Beijing Capital International Airport, and 70 km from Tianjin Binhai International Airport, airports which are China's first and twelfth largest airports in terms of cargo transport, respectively. The nation's fourth largest seaport, Tianjin Port, is 105 km from Langfang EPZ.
, but is only a one-hour drive from Beijing Capital International Airport and the Tianjin New Port. Langfang Railway Station
is situated on the Jingha Railway
Hebei
' is a province of the People's Republic of China in the North China region. Its one-character abbreviation is "" , named after Ji Province, a Han Dynasty province that included what is now southern Hebei...
province, China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
, is a prefecture-level city
Prefecture-level city
A prefectural level city , prefectural city or prefectural level municipality is an administrative division of the People's Republic of China, ranking below a province and above a county in China's administrative structure. Prefectural level cities form the second level of the administrative...
located approximately midway between Beijing
Beijing
Beijing , also known as Peking , is the capital of the People's Republic of China and one of the most populous cities in the world, with a population of 19,612,368 as of 2010. The city is the country's political, cultural, and educational center, and home to the headquarters for most of China's...
and Tianjin
Tianjin
' is a metropolis in northern China and one of the five national central cities of the People's Republic of China. It is governed as a direct-controlled municipality, one of four such designations, and is, thus, under direct administration of the central government...
with a total population of 3.85 million and an urban area population of 763,700. Its total area is around 6,429 km². Langfang borders Baoding
Baoding
-Administrative divisions:Baoding prefecture-level city consists of 3 municipal districts, 4 county-level cities, 18 counties:-Demographics:The Baoding urban area has a population of around 1,006,000 . The population of the Baoding administrative area is 10,890,000. The considerable majority are...
to the southwest, Cangzhou
Cangzhou
Cangzhou is a prefecture-level city in Hebei province, People's Republic of China. Cangzhou's urban center has a population of approximately 514,074 at the 2010 census which correspond to the built up area), while the prefecture-level administrative region in total has a population of 7,134,053...
to the south (both prefecture-level cities of Hebei), Beijing
Beijing
Beijing , also known as Peking , is the capital of the People's Republic of China and one of the most populous cities in the world, with a population of 19,612,368 as of 2010. The city is the country's political, cultural, and educational center, and home to the headquarters for most of China's...
to the north and Tianjin
Tianjin
' is a metropolis in northern China and one of the five national central cities of the People's Republic of China. It is governed as a direct-controlled municipality, one of four such designations, and is, thus, under direct administration of the central government...
to the east. It is the smallest prefecture-level division in Hebei province by land area.
Administrative divisions
Langfang consists of 2 county-level districts, 2 county-level citiesCounty-level city
A county-level city is a county-level administrative division of mainland China. County-level cities are usually governed by prefecture-level divisions, but a few are governed directly by province-level divisions....
, 5 counties, 1 autonomous county, and one economic development district
Economic and Technological Development Zones
The China National Economic and Technological Development Zones are the special areas of the People's Republic of China where foreign direct investment is encouraged...
(开发区).
| Map | # | Name | Hanzi | Hanyu Pinyin | Population (2004 est.) |
Area (km²) | Density (/km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anci District Anci District -Administrative Divisions:Subdistricts:*South Yinhe Road Subdistrict , West Guangming Street Subdistrict , Yonghua Street Subdistrict Towns:*Luodai , Matou , Geyucheng , Donggugang Townships:... |
安次区 | Āncì Qū | 350,000 | 595 | 588 | |
| 2 | Guangyang District Guangyang District -Administrative Divisions:Subdistricts:*North Yinhe Road Subdistrict , East Aimin Street Subdistrict , Jiefang Street Subdistrict , Xinkai Road Subdistrict , Xinyuan Street Subdistrict Towns:... |
广阳区 | Guǎngyáng Qū | 410,000 | 313 | 1,310 | |
| 3 | Bazhou City | 霸州市 | Bàzhōu Shì | 570,000 | 784 | 727 | |
| 4 | Sanhe City | 三河市 | Sānhé Shì | 480,000 | 643 | 747 | |
| 5 | Gu'an County Gu'an County Gu'an County is a county in Hebei province, China. It is under the juridiction of Langfang Prefecture.-Administrative Divisions:Towns:*Gu'an Town , Gongcun , Liuquan , Niutuo , Mazhuang Townships:... |
固安县 | Gù'ān Xiàn | 390,000 | 697 | 560 | |
| 6 | Yongqing County Yongqing County Yongqing County is a county in Hebei Province. It is under the administration of the prefecture-level city of Langfang. It borders the administrative regions of Beijing and Tianjin, and has a population of 382,000.-Administrative Divisions:Towns:... |
永清县 | Yǒngqīng Xiàn | 370,000 | 774 | 478 | |
| 7 | Xianghe County | 香河县 | Xiānghé Xiàn | 310,000 | 458 | 677 | |
| 8 | Dacheng County Dacheng County Daicheng County is a county of Hebei, China. It is under the administration of Langfang City.-Administrative Divisions:Towns:*Pingshu , Wangcun , Dashangtun , Nanzhaofu , Liugezhuang , Quancun , Litan Townships:... |
大城县 | Dàchéng Xiàn | 460,000 | 910 | 505 | |
| 9 | Wen'an County Wen'an County Wen'an County is a county of Hebei, China. It is under the administration of Langfang city.-Administrative Divisions:Towns:*Wen'an Town , Xinzhen , Suqiao , Daliuhe , Zuogezhuang , Tanli , Shigezhuang , Zhaogezhuang , Xinglonggong 0, Daliuzhen , Sunshi , Degui The only township is Daweihe Hui... |
文安县 | Wén'ān Xiàn | 460,000 | 980 | 769 | |
| 10 | Dachang Hui Autonomous County |
大厂回族自治县 | Dàchǎng Huízú Zìzhìxiàn |
110,000 | 176 | 625 |
Development district:
- Langfang Economic Development District 廊坊经济开发区
Geography
Considering Langfang’s position between these two prominent cities, Langfang is a relatively green city. Every 300 to 500 meters along the city's major streets are parks where local people stroll and take exercise. Langfang's five-kilometer long pedestrian street is now the longest in China.Sanhe Exclave
The Sanhe exclave is a part of Langfang prefecture. The enclave comprises Sanhe City, Xianghe County, and Dachang Hui Autonomous County and is located between the municipalities of Beijing and Tianjin.History
On June 26, 1900, during the Boxer MovementBoxer Rebellion
The Boxer Rebellion, also called the Boxer Uprising by some historians or the Righteous Harmony Society Movement in northern China, was a proto-nationalist movement by the "Righteous Harmony Society" , or "Righteous Fists of Harmony" or "Society of Righteous and Harmonious Fists" , in China between...
, belligerent European forces heading towards Beijing were stopped by Boxers at the Battle of Langfang
Battle of Langfang
The Seymour Expedition, also known as the First Intervention, was an attempt by a multi-national military force to march to Beijing and protect the diplomatic legations and foreign nationals in the city from attacks by Boxers in 1900...
, and were defeated and forced to turn back to Tianjin. The Chinese forces were victorious.
It was the site of another battle during the Second Sino-Japanese War
Second Sino-Japanese War
The Second Sino-Japanese War was a military conflict fought primarily between the Republic of China and the Empire of Japan. From 1937 to 1941, China fought Japan with some economic help from Germany , the Soviet Union and the United States...
.
Economy
Langfang's economy is developing with an emphasis on computers and technology, such that some have dubbed it "China’s Silicon ValleySilicon Valley
Silicon Valley is a term which refers to the southern part of the San Francisco Bay Area in Northern California in the United States. The region is home to many of the world's largest technology corporations...
." One recent development is the Oriental University City
Oriental University City
Oriental University City , founded in year 2000, is located in the Langfang Development Zone in Langfang City, Hebei, China. The campus covers a land area of 3.31 million sq. meters and houses 14 leading universities and colleges with a population of over 36,000 students...
(东方大学城). Having begun construction in October 1999, the complex was built in less than 3 years at a 4-billion yuan
Renminbi
The Renminbi is the official currency of the People's Republic of China . Renminbi is legal tender in mainland China, but not in Hong Kong or Macau. It is issued by the People's Bank of China, the monetary authority of the PRC...
investment, and some 30 universities have been established here with a combined enrollment of about 50,000 students.
Development Zone
- Langfang Export Processing Zone
The Langfang Export Processing Zone (Langfang EPZ) was established by the State Council in 2005. It has a planned area of 0.5 km2 and commenced operation in October 2008. It is the only state-level development zone in Langfang. Langfang EPZ is located in the Langfang Economic and Technical Development Zone (Langfang ETDZ), which is a province-level development zone. It is 38 km from Beijing's third ring-road, and 50 km from down-town Tianjin. It is 60 km from Beijing Capital International Airport, and 70 km from Tianjin Binhai International Airport, airports which are China's first and twelfth largest airports in terms of cargo transport, respectively. The nation's fourth largest seaport, Tianjin Port, is 105 km from Langfang EPZ.
Transport
Langfang does not have a land port or airportAirport
An airport is a location where aircraft such as fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, and blimps take off and land. Aircraft may be stored or maintained at an airport...
, but is only a one-hour drive from Beijing Capital International Airport and the Tianjin New Port. Langfang Railway Station
Langfang Railway Station
The Langfang North Railway Station is a railway station situated between Beijing and Tianjin, in Langfang, Hebei, People's Republic of China. It is serving by Jingha Railway and Jinghu Railway....
is situated on the Jingha Railway
External links
- http://www.lf.gov.cn/ - official website
- http://www.langfang.net/
- http://www.langfangtv.com/ - TV station
- http://www.lfnews.cn - news
- http://www.lfsfxy.edu.cn Langfang Teachers College