Miyun Town
Miyun Town
密云镇 | |
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Location of Miyun Town within Miyun District | |
| Coordinates: 40°22′01″N 116°50′03″E / 40.36694°N 116.83417°E | |
| Country | China |
| Municipality | Beijing |
| District | Miyun |
| Village-level Divisions | 6 villages |
| Area | |
• Total | 12.76 km2 (4.93 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 71 m (233 ft) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 20,392 |
| • Density | 1,600/km2 (4,100/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (China Standard) |
| Postal code | 101509 |
| Area code | 010 |
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Miyun Town (simplified Chinese: 密云镇; traditional Chinese: 密雲鎮; pinyin: Mìyún Zhèn) is a town in Miyun District, Beijing, China. Situated near the Bai River, It borders Xiwengzhuang Town to its north, Tanying Ethnic Township and Gulou Subdistrict to its east, Guoyuan Subdistrict and Shilipu Town to its south, and Xitiangezhuang Town to its west. In 2020, the census counted 20,392 residents for this town.
The name Miyun (Chinese: 密云; lit. 'Dense Cloud') is referring to the collection of tall mountains located at the south of the town, where clouds can be seen gathering around the mountain tops.