Nankai, Tianjin

Nankai
南开区
Drunm Tower of Tianjin
Ancientient Culture Street
Dayue City Mall
Coordinates: 39°08′18″N 117°09′0″E / 39.13833°N 117.15000°E / 39.13833; 117.15000
CountryPeople's Republic of China
MunicipalityTianjin
Township-level divisions12 subdistricts
Area
  Total
40.64 km2 (15.69 sq mi)
Elevation
7 m (23 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)
  Total
917,106
  Density23,000/km2 (58,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+8 (China Standard)
Tianjin district map
Subdivisions of Tianjin
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  Core districts
See inset
1Heping
2Hedong
3Hexi
4Nankai
5Hebei
6Hongqiao
  Suburbs
7Dongli
8Xiqing
9Jinnan
10Beichen
  Binhai and   Rural
13Binhai 14Ninghe
11Wuqing 15Jinghai
12Baodi 16Ji Zhou
Websitetjnk.gov.cn

Nankai District (Chinese: 南开区; pinyin: Nánkāi Qū) is a district of Tianjin, People's Republic of China. Nankai District borders the Hai River in the east and Chentangzhuang Railway in the west and south.

A number of important Tianjin landmarks lie in the district including the Tianjin Museum, Tianjin Radio and Television Tower, Tianjin Water Park, Tianjin Zoo and Tianjin Olympic Center Stadium. Nankai is also home to the city's most prestigious educational institutions including Tianjin University and Nankai University. The Tianjin New Technology Industrial Area, a 12 square km precinct, is also located in Nankai.