Baizhifang Subdistrict () is a subdistrict on the southwest part of Xicheng District, Beijing, China. As of 2020, it has a total population of 82,022.
This subdistrict got its name due to its historical status as a paper manufacturing hub. In 1272, the Ministry of Rites set up Baizhifang () as a producer of paper for government usage, and the surrounding area got the same name as the institution.
History +Timeline of changes in status of Baizhifang SubdistrictTimeStatusLiao dynastyPart of Southwest District of Southern CapitalJin dynastyWithin the city of ZhongduYuan dynastyPart of BaizhifangMing dynastySurrounding areas were incorporated into BaizhifangQing dynasty, Reign of Qianlong EmperorPart of Western CityQing dynasty, Reign of Guangxu EmperorPart of Right 4th Outer District1912Part of 4th Outer District1949Part of 11th District1950Part of 8th District1952Part of Xuanwu District1954Two subdistricts were created: Baizhifang and Guojiajing1958Guojiajing, Zixinlu and part of Xinlinqianjie Subdistricts were combined into Baizhifang Subdistricts1960Reorganized into a commune1968Revolutionary committee of Baizhifang Subdistrict was formed1978Reverted to a subdistrict
Administrative Division As of 2021, there are a total of 19 communities within the subdistrict: Administrative Division CodeCommunity Name in EnglishCommunity Name in Chinese110102019002Shuanghuaili双槐里110102019003Youbei Dajie右北大街110102019004Yingtaoyuan樱桃园110102019005Chongxiaosi崇效寺110102019006Caiyuanjie菜园街110102019007Jiangong Beili建功北里110102019008Jiangong Nanli建功南里110102019009Xin'an Zhongli新安中里110102019010Xin'an Nanli新安南里110102019011Younei Xijie右内西街110102019012Younei Houshen右内后身110102019013Guangyuanli光源里110102019014Banbuqiao半步桥110102019015Zixinlu自新路110102019016Lirenjie里仁街110102019017Wanboyuan万博苑110102019018Qingzhiyuan清芷园110102019019Pingyuanli Beiqu平原里北区110102019020Pingyuanli Nanqu平原里南区
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