Nankai, Tianjin

Nankai
南开区
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Coordinates: 39°08′18″N 117°09′0″E / 39.13833°N 117.15000°E / 39.13833; 117.15000
CountryPeople's Republic of China
MunicipalityTianjin
Township-level divisions12 subdistricts
Area
 • Total40.64 km2 (15.69 sq mi)
Elevation
7 m (23 ft)
Population
 • Total811,000
 • Density20,000/km2 (52,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+8 (China Standard)
Tianjin district map
Subdivisions of Tianjin
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  Core districts
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1 Heping
2 Hedong
3 Hexi
4 Nankai
5 Hebei
6 Hongqiao
  Suburbs
7 Dongli
8 Xiqing
9 Jinnan
10 Beichen
  Binhai and   Rural
13 Binhai 14 Ninghe
11 Wuqing 15 Jinghai
12 Baodi 16 Ji Zhou
Websitetjnk.gov.cn

Nankai District (Chinese: 南开区; pinyin: Nánkāi Qū) is a district of Tianjin, People's Republic of China. Nankai District borders the Hai River in the east and Chentangzhuang Railway in the west and south.

A number of important Tianjin landmarks lie in the district including the Tianjin Museum, Tianjin Radio and Television Tower, Tianjin Water Park, Tianjin Zoo and Tianjin Olympic Center Stadium. Nankai is also home to the city's most prestigious educational institutions including Tianjin University and Nankai University. The Tianjin New Technology Industrial Area, a 12 square km precinct, is also located in Nankai.