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.[1]

This article is about a subdistrict of Nankai District, Tianjin, China. For other places with the same name, see Gulou.
Gulou Subdistrict
鼓楼街道
Subdistrict
Drum Tower of Tianjin, 2007
Drum Tower of Tianjin, 2007
Location in Nankai District
Location in Nankai District
Gulou Subdistrict is located in Tianjin
Gulou Subdistrict
Gulou Subdistrict
Gulou Subdistrict is located in China
Gulou Subdistrict
Gulou Subdistrict
Coordinates: 39°08′34″N 117°10′32″E
CountryChina
MunicipalityTianjin
DistrictNankai
Village-level Divisions13 communities
Area
 • Total2.05 km2 (0.79 sq mi)
Elevation
8 m (26 ft)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total28,788
 • Density14,000/km2 (36,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+8 (China Standard)
Postal code
300120
Area code022

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

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

History
Timeline of Gulou's History[2]
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

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
  • Section of Hai River near the subdistirct, 2009
    Section of Hai River near the subdistirct, 2009
  • Tianjin Tower, 2010
    Tianjin Tower, 2010
  • Guangdong Guild Hall, 2014
    Guangdong Guild Hall, 2014
  • North entrance of Guwenhuajie Street, 2016
    North entrance of Guwenhuajie Street, 2016

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. "2021年统计用区划代码和城乡划分代码". www.stats.gov.cn. Retrieved 2022-11-20.
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