Mawei, Fuzhou
Mawei
马尾区 Mamoi | |
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Qingzhou Bridge spans the Min River, connecting Mawei District with Changle District | |
| Coordinates: 26°00′41″N 119°27′25″E / 26.01139°N 119.45694°E | |
| Country | People's Republic of China |
| Province | Fujian |
| Prefecture-level city | Fuzhou |
| Area | |
• Total | 319.66 km2 (123.42 sq mi) |
| • Land | 275.66 km2 (106.43 sq mi) |
| • Water | 44 km2 (17 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 290,554 |
| • Density | 910/km2 (2,400/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (China Standard) |
Mawei (simplified Chinese: 马尾; traditional Chinese: 馬尾; pinyin: Mǎwěi; Foochow Romanized: Mā-muōi) is one of 6 urban districts of the prefecture-level city of Fuzhou, the capital of Fujian Province, China. The district spans an area of 319.66 square kilometers, of which, 275.66 square kilometers is land. The district had a population of 290,554 as of 2020.
Mawei District is located on the north bank of the Min River, between Fuzhou's urban core and the coast of the East China Sea. The district also includes Langqi Island formed by the two main branches of the Min River as it flows into the sea.
Mawei District is famous for its historical Mawei Arsenal, with a modern shipyard operating on the site.