Country China Time zone China Standard (UTC+8) 3 Jinniu Population 756,047 (2010) University Xihua University | Sub-provincial city Chengdu Postal code 6117XX Local time Friday 11:24 AM Province Sichuan | |
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Chengdu district map Subdivisions of Chengdu, Sichuan
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Core districts
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Jinjiang
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Qingyang
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Jinniu
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Wuhou
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Chenghua
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Longquanyi
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Qingbaijiang
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Xindu
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Wenjiang
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Pidu
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Dujiangyan
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Pengzhou
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Qionglai
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Chongzhou
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Jintang Co.
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Dayi Co.
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Pujiang Co.
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Xinjin Co. Weather 21°C, Wind NE at 6 km/h, 54% Humidity | ||
Pidu District formerly known as Pi County or Pixian is an urbanizing district organized as part of Chengdu, the capital of the province of Sichuan in China. It presently covers an area of 437.5 square kilometers (168.9 sq mi), with a total population of 756,047 during the 2010 census. It was formerly known as the source of the best tobacco in Sichuan and is now well known for its doubanjiang, a type of spicy fermented bean sauce.
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Map of Pixian, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
Geography
Pitong, the seat of Pidu, is located 10 kilometers (6.2 mi) from downtown Chengdu. It covers an area of 437.5 square kilometers (168.9 sq mi).
History
During the Warring States period, the area of the present Pidu belonged to the state of Shu. In 314 BC, it was conquered by Qin, which organized Pi County two years later in 312 BC.
In the 19th century, the area was famed for the quality of its tobacco, reckoned the best in Sichuan.
It is now seeking to attract electronics and IT corporations and, in 2015, applied for elevation to urban district status.
Administration
The district seat is Pitong (t 郫筒鎮, s 郫筒镇, Pítǒngzhèn). There are 13 other towns in the district: