Fogang County

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
佛冈县
Fatkong
Street 'Zhenxing' in Fogang
Fogang
Location of the seat in Guangdong
Coordinates: 23.879°N 113.532°E / 23.879; 113.532
CountryPeople's Republic of China
ProvinceGuangdong
Prefecture-level cityQingyuan
Area
  Total1,302 km2 (503 sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+8 (China Standard)
Fogang County
Simplified Chinese佛冈县
Traditional Chinese佛岡縣
PostalFatkong

Fogang comprises a central township and numerous satellite villages, and has a total population of around 300,000. 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.

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