Yongdingmenwai Subdistrict () is a subdistrict in the southern part of Dongcheng District,

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. By the year 2020, it has a population of 64,790. The subdistrict got its name from

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(), a former front gate on the

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History

Administrative Division

As of 2021, There are a total of 19

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within the subdistrict:

Landmarks

External links

Official website (Archived)

References

{{Subdistricts of Dongcheng District, Beijing Dongcheng District, Beijing Subdistricts of Beijing