Gulou Subdistrict (simplified Chinese: 鼓楼街道; traditional Chinese: 鼓樓街道; pinyin: Gǔlóu Jiēdào) is a subdistrict situated on the northeast corner of Nankai District, Tianjin, China. It borders Jieyuan and Dahongtong Subdistricts to its north, Guangfudao Subdistrict to its east, Nanshi and Xingnan Subdistricts to its south, as well as Lingdangge and Guangkai Subdistricts to its west. In 2010, its total population was 28,788.[1]
Gulou Subdistrict
鼓楼街道 | |
|---|---|
 Drum Tower of Tianjin, 2007 | |
.png) Location in Nankai District | |
  Gulou Subdistrict  Gulou Subdistrict | |
| Coordinates: 39°08′34″N 117°10′32″E / 39.14278°N 117.17556°E | |
| Country | China |
| Municipality | Tianjin |
| District | Nankai |
| Village-level Divisions | 13 communities |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.05 km2 (0.79 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 28,788 |
| • Density | 14,000/km2 (36,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (China Standard) |
| Postal code | 300120 |
| Area code | 022 |
The name Gulou (Chinese: 鼓楼; lit. 'Drum Tower') is referring to a drum tower that was first constructed in the region around 1493.[2]
Geography edit
Gulou subdistrict is on western bank of Hai River and southern bank of Nanyun River.
History edit
| Year | Status | Part of |
|---|---|---|
| 1952 - 1954 | Four People's Communes:
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2nd District, Tianjin |
| 1954 - 1958 | Dongbeijiao Subdistrict
Dongnanjiao Subdistrict Xibeijiao Subdistrict Xinanjiao Subdistrict | |
| 1958 - 1960 | Dongbeijiao Subdistrict
Dongnanjiao Subdistrict Gulouxi Subdistrict |
Heping District, Tianjin |
| 1960 - | Dongbeijiao People's Commune
Dongnanjiao People's Commune Gulouxi People's Commune |
Nankai District, Tianjin |
| 1962 - 1966 | Dongbeijiao Subdistrict
Dongnanjiao Subdistrict Gulouxi Subdistrict | |
| 1966 - 1968 | Dongfanghong District, Tianjin | |
| 1968 - 1993 | Nankai District, Tianjin | |
| 1993 - present | Gulou Subdistrict |
Administrative divisions edit
At the end of 2021, Gulou Subdistrict was subdivided 13 residential communities. They are listed as follows:[3]
| Subdivision Names | Name Transliterations |
|---|---|
| 天越园 | Tianyueyuan |
| 天霖园 | Tianlinyuan |
| 后现代广场 | Houxiandai Guangchang |
| 壹街区 | Yijiequ |
| 铜锣湾 | Tongluowan |
| 海河广场 | Haihe Guangchang |
| 尚佳新苑 | Shangjia Xinyuan |
| 龙亭家园 | Longting Jiayuan |
| 祥丰 | Xiangfeng |
| 鼓楼商业街 | Gulou Shangyejie |
| 古文化街 | Guwenhuajie |
| 兴安路 | Xing'anlu |
| 东马路七项街 | Dongmalu Xixiangjie |
Gallery edit
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Section of Hai River near the subdistirct, 2009 -
Tianjin Tower, 2010 -
Guangdong Guild Hall, 2014 -
North entrance of Guwenhuajie Street, 2016
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References edit
- ^ "China: Tiānjīn Municipal Province (Districts and Townships) - Population Statistics, Charts and Map". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2022-11-05.
- ^ a b 中华人民共和国政区大典:天津市卷 (in Chinese). 中国社会出版社. 2020.
- ^ "2021年统计用区划代码和城乡划分代码". www.stats.gov.cn. Retrieved 2022-11-20.