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Gulou Subdistrict, Tianjin

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.

The name Gulou (Chinese: 鼓楼; lit. 'Drum Tower') is referring to a drum tower that was first constructed in the region around 1493.

Geography

Gulou subdistrict is on western bank of Hai River and southern bank of Nanyun River.

History

Timeline of Gulou's History
Year Status Part of
1952 - 1954 Four People's Communes:
  • Dongbeijiaojie
  • Dongnanjiaojie
  • Xibeijiaojie
  • Xinanjiaojie
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

As of 2023, Gulou Subdistrict has subdivided 9 residential communities. They are listed as follows:

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

References

  1. ^ "China: Tiānjīn Municipal Province (Districts and Townships) - Population Statistics, Charts and Map". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2022-11-05.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "2023年统计用区划代码和城乡划分代码". National Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 2024-06-08.