Jiangtai, Beijing
Jiangtai Township
将台乡 | |
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INDIGO within the subdistrict, 2017 | |
| Coordinates: 39°58′04″N 116°28′58″E / 39.96778°N 116.48278°E | |
| Country | China |
| Municipality | Beijing |
| District | Chaoyang |
| Village-level Divisions | 11 communities 2 villages |
| Area | |
• Total | 11.45 km2 (4.42 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 53,714 |
| • Density | 4,700/km2 (12,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (China Standard) |
| Postal code | 100016 |
| Area code | 010 |
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Jiangtai Township (Chinese: 将台乡; pinyin: Jiāngtái Xiāng) is a township on the northern portion of Chaoyang District, Beijing, China. It borders Wangjing, Jiuxianqiao Subdistricts and Cuigezhuang Township to the north, Dongba Township to the east, Jiuxianqiao, Maizidian Subdistricts and Dongfeng Township to the south, and Taiyanggong Township to the west. In 2020, it has a total population of 53,714.
The township got its name Jiangtai (Chinese: 将台; lit. 'General Stage') from the site of former ritual stage found in the region. It was used in a ceremony to officially promote generals during the 4th century.