Gegu
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China
ChinaElevation2 m (6.6 ft)
Gegu Town
葛沽镇 | |
|---|---|
.png) Location within Jinnan District | |
  Gegu Town  Gegu Town | |
| Coordinates: 38°59′15″N 117°30′09″E / 38.98750°N 117.50250°E | |
| Country | China |
| Municipality | Tianjin |
| District | Jinnan |
| Village-level Divisions | 15 communities 20 villages |
| Area | |
• Total | 46.85 km2 (18.09 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 2 m (6.6 ft) |
| Population (2010) | |
• Total | 69,023 |
| • Density | 1,473/km2 (3,816/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (CST) |
| Postal code | 300352 |
| Area code | 022 |
Gegu Town (simplified Chinese: 葛沽镇; traditional Chinese: 葛沽鎮; pinyin: Gégū Zhèn) is a town located in the northeastern portion of Jinnan District, Tianjin, China. It borders Hujiayuan and Wuxia Subdistricts to the north, Xincheng Town to the east, Gulin Subdistrict and Xiaozhan Town to the south, and Shuangqiaohe Town to the west. It has a population of 69,023 as of 2010.[1]
The name Gegu can be translated as "Ge's Creek"
Gegu Town is located on the southern bank of Hai River, with Dagu Paiwu River passing through the south of the town. Both Jinjin Expressway and Changchun–Shenzhen Expressway are connected to the town.
History
| Years | Status | Belong to |
|---|---|---|
| 1948–1949 | Gegu City | |
| 1949–1962 | Gegu Town | |
| 1962–1983 | Gegu People's Commune | Nanjiao District, Tianjin |
| 1983–1985 | Gegu Township | |
| 1985–1992 | Gegu Town | |
| 1992–present | Jinnan District, Tianjin |