Shizishan Subdistrict , named after Mount Shizi located in the subdistrict, is a subdistrict in southern Hongshan District, Wuhan, Hubei, China.[5] To the east it borders the Shizitou South Lake Bridge across from Zhongnan University of Economics and Law; to the south it borders Liqiao Fishery on the southern shore of Yezhi Lake and Hongshan Subdistrict; to the west it reaches Wunan Station on the Beijing–Guangzhou railway and Zhangjiawan Subdistrict; to the north it reaches South Lake's Liantong Port on Xunsi River.[1]^: 203 Huazhong Agricultural University and the main campus of Hubei University of Technology are located in the subdistrict.

Shizishan Subdistrict 狮子山街道
Subdistrict
Main Building of Huazhong Agricultural University on Mount Shizi
Shizishan Subdistrict Location in Hubei
Coordinates: 30°28′35″N 114°20′55″E
Country	People's Republic of China
Province	Hubei
Sub-provincial city	Wuhan
District	Hongshan
Village-level divisions	13 residential communities[1]: 203 [2]
Established	1961[3]
Area [1]: 203 [3]
• Total	15.9 km2 (6.1 sq mi)
Population  (2010)[4]
• Total	99,255
• Density	6,200/km2 (16,000/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+8 (China Standard)

History

Shizishan Subdistrict was established in 1961.[3]

In July 1986, Shizishan Subdistrict was transferred from Wuchang District to Hongshan District.[6][4]

Geography

The western part of the subdistrict is located between two lakes (South Lake and Yezhi Lake) and around the mountain which gives the district its name. Mount Shizi (Chinese: 狮子山; lit. 'Lion Mountain') is so named because it looks like a lion. Mount Shizi reaches 2,800 m (9,186 ft) in height and covers 1000 mu of land with 970 mu covered in forest as of 2016. In 2015, a public greenway path was laid out around Mount Shizi.[7] In 1957, Huazhong Agricultural University was built around Mount Shizi, the mountain from which the subdistrict takes its name.[8]

Administrative divisions

As of 2017^[update], Shizishan Subdistrict administers thirteen residential communities:[2][3]

• Huanongdong, Huanongxi, Luoshilu, Shengnongkeyuan, Tonghui, Qiyi'ersuo, Hugong Hubei University of Technology), Wunantielu, Shinan, Nanhushanzhuang, Meiguiwan, Shuchenglu, Luojiayayuan

Former administrative divisions of the subdistrict include:[3]

• Sanneipei, Huakeyuan, Huakeyuan Nongchang, Wunan, Huanongyiwei, Huanong'erwei, Huanongsanwei, 7011 Gongchang, Canzhongchang, Zhoujiawan , Nanhucun, Dahualing and Wutie

Demographics

As of 1996^[update], the total area of Shizishan Subdistrict was 15.1 km² (6 sq mi).[3] Including both long-term residents, college students and laborers, the population is estimated to reach 180,000.[1]^: 203

Transportation

Shizishan Subdistrict is served by several stations at the southern terminus of Line 7 (Wuhan Metro). Shizishan Subdistrict is located north of the Third Ring Road.

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