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Shangdi Subdistrict

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Keshi Plaza, Shangdi (20231218145559)
Keshi Plaza, Shangdi (20231218145559)

Shangdi Subdistrict (Chinese: 上地街道; pinyin: Shàngdì Jiēdào) is a subdistrict situated in the northeast of Haidian District, Beijing, China. It shares border with Xibeiwang Town in its north, Qinghe Subdistrict in its east, Qinglongqiao Subdistrict in its south, and Malianwa Subdistrict in its west. In the year 2020, Its population was 67,139.The subdistrict was created in 2000. Its name Shangdi (Chinese: 上地; lit. 'Upper Land') is referring to its elevated landscape compared to its surrounding area.

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Shangdi Subdistrict
Xinxi Road, Haidian District Shangdi

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上地实验小学

Xinxi Road
100085 Haidian District, Shangdi
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