Yanqi Area
雁栖地区 Yanqi Town (雁栖镇) | |
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Coordinates: 40°21′39″N 116°39′24″E / 40.36083°N 116.65667°E | |
Country | China |
Municipality | Beijing |
District | Huairou |
Village-level Divisions | 2 communities 21 villages |
Area | |
• Total | 150.3 km2 (58.0 sq mi) |
Elevation | 56 m (184 ft) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 38,483 |
• Density | 260/km2 (660/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+8 (China Standard) |
Postal code | 101407 |
Area code | 010 |
Yanqi Area (simplified Chinese: 雁栖地区; traditional Chinese: 雁棲地區; pinyin: Yànqī Dìqū), is an area and a town located on southern Huairou District, Beijing, China. It shares border with Liulimiao Town in its north, Huaibei and Beifang Towns in its east, Huairou and Bohai Towns in its south, and Sihai Town in its west. Its total population was 38,483 in 2020.[1]
The name Yanqi (Chinese: 雁栖; lit. 'Swan Geese Rest') corresponds to Yanqi River that passes through the area.[2]