Zhoukoudian

Zhoukoudian Town (Chinese: 周口店镇; pinyin: Zhōukǒudiàn Zhèn) is a town on the eastern side of Fangshan District in Beijing, China. It is next to several other areas, including Nanjiao and Fozizhuang to the north, Xiangyang, Chengguan, and Yingfeng Subdistricts to the east, Shilou and Hancunhe to the south, and Xiayunling to the west.

This area is famous for its history and important discoveries, which make it interesting for scientists and historians.

History

Zhoukoudian Town is in the Fangshan District of Beijing, China. It is next to several other townships and towns, such as Nanjiao, Fozizhuang, Xiangyang, Chengguan, Yingfeng, Shilou, Hancunhe, and Xiayunling. In 2020, the town had a population of 41,868 people.

Administrative divisions

In 2021, Zhoukoudian Area had 29 smaller parts. Five were called communities and twenty-four were called villages.

Geography and Climate

Zhoukoudian Town is in the western part of Fangshan District, about 50 kilometers from central Beijing. The town covers 121.2 square kilometers and has limestone hills and caves. These caves have helped scientists study very old fossils.

The landscape changes from rolling hills in the north to steeper mountains in the south. The heights range from 80 to 400 meters above sea level.

The area has four clear seasons. Summers are warm and humid, with temperatures around 26-28°C (79-82°F) in July and August. Winters are cold and dry, with January temperatures averaging -4 to -6°C (21-25°F). The town gets about 600-650 millimeters of rain each year, mostly in the summer between June and August. The limestone has formed many caves and sinkholes, which have protected important ancient remains.

Landmark

Zhoukoudian is home to an important historical site called the Zhoukoudian Peking Man Site. This place helps us learn about early humans and their lives long ago. Researchers found useful information here about ancient people.