Gulou Subdistrict, Beijing
Gulou Subdistrict (simplified Chinese: 鼓楼街道; traditional Chinese: 鼓樓街道; pinyin: Gǔlóu Jiēdào) is a subdistrict and the seat of Miyun District of Beijing, China. It borders Miyun Town and Tanying Ethnic Township to its north, Mujiayu Town to its east, Henanzhai Town to its south, and Guoyuan Subdistrict to its west. As of 2020, it had a population of 154,739.
Gulou Subdistrict
鼓楼街道 | |
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Subdistrict | |
Government building of Miyun District within Gulou Subdistrict, 2022 | |
Location in Miyun District | |
Gulou Subdistrict Gulou Subdistrict | |
| Coordinates: 40°22′02″N 116°50′02″E | |
| Country | China |
| Municipality | Beijing |
| District | Miyun |
| Village-level Divisions | 29 communities |
| Area | |
| • Total | 13.04 km2 (5.03 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 70 m (230 ft) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 154,739 |
| • Density | 12,000/km2 (31,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (China Standard) |
| Postal code | 101511 |
| Area code | 010 |
The subdistrict was created in 2005 from part of Miyun Town. its name Gulou (Chinese: 鼓楼; lit. 'Drum Tower') originates from the Miyun Drum Tower that used to exist within the region.
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