Fogang County

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Fogang 佛冈县 Fatkong
County
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 / 23.879; 113.532
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 (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.