Lugouqiao Subdistrict (), formerly Lugouqiao Township, is a

subdistrict A subdistrict or sub-district is an administrative division that is generally smaller than a district. Equivalents * Administrative posts of East Timor, formerly Portuguese-language * Kelurahan, in Indonesia * Mukim, a township in Brunei, In ...

located at the northern end of

Fengtai District Fengtai District () is a district of the municipality of Beijing. It lies mostly to the southwest of the city center, extending into the city's southwestern suburbs beyond the 6th Ring Road, Sixth Ring Road, but also to the south and, to a smaller ...

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. It borders Lugu, Babaoshan, Taipingqiao and Guang'anmenwai Subdistricts to the north, You'anmen Subdistrict to the east, Xincun Subdistrict, Huaxiang and Wanpingcheng Townships to the south, Changxindian Town and Lugu Subdistrict to the west. It has a population of 112,087 within its administrative area as of the 2020 census. The subdistrict's name (), is the native Chinese name for

Marco Polo Bridge The Marco Polo Bridge or Lugou Bridge () is a stone bridge located 15 km southwest of Beijing's city center in the Fengtai District. It bridges the Yongding River, a major tributary of Hai River. Situated at the eastern end of the bridge ...

, located at

Yongding River The Yongding River () is a river in northern China. It is one of the main tributaries in the Hai River system and is best known as the largest river to flow through Beijing. In recent years, the Beijing segment of the river has dried up due to ...

on the southwest part of the subdistrict.

History

Administrative Division

In 2021, Lugouqiao Subdistrict has direct jurisdiction over 17 subdivisions, including 11

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and 6

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Landmark

References

{{Subdivisions of Fengtai District, Beijing Fengtai District Subdistricts of Beijing

History

Administrative Division

Landmark

See also

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