Mawei, Fuzhou

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 231,929 as of 2010.

Mawei
马尾区
Mamoi
Qingzhou Bridge spans the Min River, connecting Mawei District with Changle District
Mawei
Location in Fujian
Coordinates: 26°00′41″N 119°27′25″E
CountryPeople's Republic of China
ProvinceFujian
Prefecture-level cityFuzhou
Area
  Total319.66 km2 (123.42 sq mi)
  Land275.66 km2 (106.43 sq mi)
  Water44 km2 (17 sq mi)
Population
 (2010)
  Total231,929
  Density730/km2 (1,900/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+8 (China Standard)

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.

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