Wanghailou Subdistrict
# Wanghailou Subdistrict

Wanghailou Subdistrict (simplified Chinese: 望海楼街道; traditional Chinese: 望海樓街道; pinyin: Wànghǎilóu Jiēdào) is a subdistrict located on the western side of Hebei District, Tianjin, China. It shares border with Hongshunli Subdistrict in its northwest, Ningyuan Subdistrict in its northeast, Guangfu Avenue Subdistrict in its southeast, and Dahutong Subdistrict in its southwest. In the year 2010, its population was 86,401.

The subdistrict was named after Wanghailou (Chinese: 望海楼; lit. 'View Sea Building') Catherla that is located on the southwest of the subdistrict.

## Geography

Wanghailou subdistrict is on the eastern bank of Hai River.

## History

Timetable of Wanghailou Subdistrict :

| Year | Status | Under |
| - | - | - |
| 1954 - 1956 | 10 subdistricts: Xiaoguan Street Jinyiweiqiao Zhouqiaozhuang Tudimiao Shuitizi Jinjiayao Dong Sanjing Road Dong Sijing Road Dong Bajing Road Kunwei Road | 3rd District, Tianjin |
| 1956 - 1958 | 7 subdistricts Xiaoguan Street Tudimiao Shuitizi Dong Sanjing Road Dong Bajing Road Shizi Street Kunwei Road | Hebei District, Tianjin |
| 1958 - 1960 | 5 subdistricts Xiaoguan Street Tudimiao Shuitizi Dong Sanjing Road Dong Bajing Road | Hebei District, Tianjin |
| 1960 - 1962 | Xiaoguan Dajie People's Commune Dong Liujing Road People's Commune | Hebei District, Tianjin |
| 1962 - 1963 | Xiaoguan Dajie Subdistrict Jinjiayao Subdistrict | Hebei District, Tianjin |
| 1963 - 1966 | Xiaoguan Dajie Subdistrict Jinjiayao Subdistrict Dong Liujing Road Subdistrict | Hebei District, Tianjin |
| 1966 - 1968 | Xiaoguan Dajie Subdistrict Jinjiayao Subdistrict Dong Liujing Road Subdistrict | Weidong District, Tianjin |
| 1968 - 1990 | Xiaoguan Dajie Subdistrict Jinjiayao Subdistrict Dong Liujing Road Subdistrict | Hebei District, Tianjin |
| 1990 - 2000 | Xiaoguan Dajie Subdistrict Dong Liujing Road Subdistrict | |
| 2000 - present | Wanghailou Subdistrict | |

## Administrative divisions

In 2021, Wanghailou Subdistrict consisted of 11 residential communities, which are listed as follows:

| Subdivision Names | Name Transliterations |
| - | - |
| 昆璞里 | Kunpuli |
| 昆云里 | Kunyuli |
| 乾华园 | Qianhuayuan |
| 金辰园 | Jinchenyuan |
| 振德里 | Zhendeli |
| 望海楼 | Wanghailou |
| 金钟家园 | Jinzhong Jiayuan |
| 中远里 | Zhongyuanli |
| 金田花园 | Jintian Huayuan |
| 金狮家园 | Jinshi Huayuan |
| 金兆园 | Jinzhaoyuan |

## Gallery

* Tianjin Beiyang Hospital, 2006
* Gangweilu Catheral, 2014
* Jinjiayao Mosque, 2014
* Monument of 17 Tianjin Martyrs, 2018
