Gulou Subdistrict, Tianjin

Gulou Subdistrict
鼓楼街道
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 / 39.14278°N 117.17556°E / 39.14278; 117.17556
CountryChina
MunicipalityTianjin
DistrictNankai
Village-level Divisions9 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

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]

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]

  1. ^ "China: Tiānjīn Municipal Province (Districts and Townships) - Population Statistics, Charts and Map". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2022-11-05.
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