Miyun Town
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Miyun Town (simplified Chinese: 密云镇; traditional Chinese: 密雲鎮; pinyin: Mìyún Zhèn) is a town in Miyun District, Beijing, China. Situated near the Bai River, It borders Xiwengzhuang Town to its north, Tanying Ethnic Township and Gulou Subdistrict to its east, Guoyuan Subdistrict and Shilipu Town to its south, and Xitiangezhuang Town to its west. In 2020, the census counted 20,392 residents for this town.
The name Miyun (Chinese: 密云; lit. 'Dense Cloud') is referring to the collection of tall mountains located at the south of the town, where clouds can be seen gathering around the mountain tops.
History
| Year | Status | Part of |
|---|---|---|
| 1947 - 1950 | 6th District | Yihua County, Beijing |
| 1950 - 1953 | Chengguan District | Miyun County, Hebei |
| 1953 - 1958 | Chengguan Town | |
| 1958 - 1983 | Chengguan People's Commune | Miyun County, Beijing |
| 1983 - 1987 | Chengguan Township | |
| 1987 - 1990 | Chengguan Town | |
| 1990 - 2015 | Miyun Town (Southeastern parts were separated and formed Gulou and Guoyuan Subdistricts in 2005) | |
| 2015–present | Miyun District, Beijing |
Subdivisions
As of 2021, Miyun Town is made up of 6 villages:
| Subdivision names | Name transliterations |
|---|---|
| 季庄 | Jizhuang |
| 大唐庄 | Da Tangzhuang |
| 小唐庄 | Xiao Tangzhuang |
| 王家楼 | Wangjialou |
| 西户部庄 | Xi Hubuzhuang |
| 李各庄 | Ligezhuang |
See also
- List of township-level divisions of Beijing
- Gulou Subdistrict, the district seat of Miyun District