Country China Time zone China Standard (UTC+8) Local time Tuesday 5:35 PM | Region Shanghai Area 23.48 km² | |
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Weather 11°C, Wind N at 18 km/h, 45% Humidity University Shanghai International Studies University Points of interest Shanghai Jewish Refugees, Lu Xun Park, Qipu Road, 1933 Laochangfang, Bund Tunnel | ||
Hongkou , is a northern district of Shanghai proper, People's Republic of China. It has a land area of 23.48 km2 (9.07 sq mi) and a population of 69,000as of 1953.
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Map of Hongkou, Shanghai, China
It is the location of the Astor House Hotel, Broadway Mansions, Lu Xun Park, and Hongkou Football Stadium.
Hongkou is home to the Shanghai International Studies University (SISU), the Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, and the 1933 Old Millfun
History
Formerly part of the International Concession, it was in large part reduced to rubble during the Second World war when Shanghai was occupied by the Japanese. 20,000 Jewish refugees from Nazi-occupied Europe lived in an overcrowded square-mile section known to as the Shanghai Ghetto, in the Tilanqiao neighborhood of Hongkew.
Subdistricts
Hongkou is responsible for the administration of the following subdistricts.
Economy
Previously Lianhua Supermarket had its Shanghai office in the district.
Schools
Russian Consulate School in Shanghai is a Russian overseas primary school operated by the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, located on the grounds of the Consulate-General of Russia in Shanghai in Hongkou District.
Metro
Hongkou is currently served by five metro lines operated by Shanghai Metro: