Langfang
Langfang | |
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 Location of Langfang within Hebei | |
| Country | China |
| Province | Hebei |
| Area | |
| 2,482 sq mi (6,429 km2) | |
| Population (2004) | |
| 3,850,000 | |
| • Metro | 763,700 |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (China standard time) |
| Website | http://www.lf.gov.cn/ |
Langfang (Chinese: 廊坊; pinyin: Lángfāng), 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.
Administrative divisions
Langfang consists of 2 county-level districts, 2 county-level cities, 5 counties, 1 autonomous county, and one economic development district (开发区).
County-level districts:
County-level cities:
Counties:
Autonomous county:
- Dachang Hui Autonomous County 大厂回族自治县
Development district:
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.[citation needed]
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 Movement, belligerent European forces heading towards Beijing were stopped by Boxers at Langfang, and were defeated and forced to turn back to Tianjin.
Economy
Langfang's economy is developing with an emphasis on computers and technology, such that some have dubbed it "China’s Silicon Valley." 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.
Transport
Langfang does not have a land port or airport, 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
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
- Langfang News
39°31′N 116°42′E / 39.517°N 116.700°E
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