Haishu ( zh, s=海曙 , p=Hǎishǔ) is a county-level district under the jurisdiction of

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, it is alternatively called "Haishu Lou". The district's total area is 29 square kilometers, and its population is 280,000 people. The district's postal code is 315000. The district people's government is located at 229 Lingqiao Road.

Administrative regions

The district administers eight streets, 66 communities, and 16 administrative villages. Street offices: Lingta Street, Yuehu Street, Gulou Street, Nanmen Street, Ximen Street, Baiyun Street, Duantang Street, and Wangchun Street.

Education

Ningbo University of Technology (previously Ningbo College) was formerly located in the district.

Tourist attractions

* Tashan Weir * Yuehu Mosque

References

{{authority control Geography of Ningbo Districts of Zhejiang