Dagang District

The area that was formerly known as Dagang District (; literally as "The Big Port") lies at the southeast of Tianjin municipality area. It had a population of 440,000 and occupied in size, with a coast line stretching approximately on the eastern side.
Established in 1979, Dagang has developed a foundation of petroleum chemistry and hosts Dagang Oilfield within its border. In November 2009 Binhai New Area was consolidated into a district, and the former subordinate districts of Tanggu, Hangu and Dagang were abolished.