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.^[1] 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.^[2]

CountryChina

Elevation

70 m (230 ft)

TimezoneUTC+8 (China Standard)

Postal code

101511

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Gulou Subdistrict 鼓楼街道
Subdistrict
Government building of Miyun District within Gulou Subdistrict, 2022
Location in Miyun District
Gulou Subdistrict Location within Beijing Show map of Beijing Gulou Subdistrict Location within China Show map of China
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	11,870/km2 (30,730/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+8 (China Standard)
Postal code	101511
Area code	010

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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.^[3]