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Fogang
佛冈县 Fatkong | |
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 Street 'Zhenxing' in Fogang | |
  Fogang Location of the seat in Guangdong | |
| Coordinates: 23°52′44″N 113°31′55″E / 23.879°N 113.532°E | |
| Country | People's Republic of China |
| Province | Guangdong |
| Prefecture-level city | Qingyuan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,302 km2 (503 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 315,502 |
| • Density | 240/km2 (630/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (China Standard) |
| Fogang County | |||||||||||
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| Simplified Chinese | 佛冈县 | ||||||||||
| Traditional Chinese | 佛岡縣 | ||||||||||
| Postal | Fatkong | ||||||||||
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Fogang County (Chinese: 佛冈县; pinyin: Fógāng Xiàn) is a county of north-central Guangdong province, People's Republic of China. It is under the administration of Qingyuan City, and is connected to major cities in Guangdong by public highways and toll roads. The closest aviation hub is Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).
Fogang comprises a central township and numerous satellite villages, and has a total population of around 315,502.[1] Agriculture remains a significant contributor to the County's economy, with fruits, vegetables and grains being grown by local farmers and entrepreneurs.
In recent years, the county has experienced steady growth in size and population, accompanied by rapid economic development. Industrial zones have been established outside the township, with textiles among the main factory products.
- ^ "Fógāng Xiàn (County, China) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map and Location". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-10-30.