Guye, Tangshan
District in Hebei, People's Republic of China
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Guye District (Chinese: 古冶区; pinyin: Gǔyě Qū) is a district of the city of Tangshan, Hebei province, China. The district is located approximately 28 kilometres (17 mi) to the east of Tangshan's urban center.[1] Guye District spans an area of 249 square kilometres (96 mi2),[1] and has a population of 358,461 per the 2010 Chinese Census.[2]
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Guye District
古冶区 | |
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The seat of the Guye District People's Government | |
  Guye Location in Hebei | |
| Coordinates: 39°44′02″N 118°26′53″E | |
| Country | People's Republic of China |
| Province | Hebei |
| Prefecture-level city | Tangshan |
| Area | |
• Total | 249 km2 (96 sq mi) |
| Population (2010) | |
• Total | 358,461 |
| • Density | 1,440/km2 (3,730/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (China Standard) |
History
Prior to 1950, the area was governed by nearby Luan County (Chinese: 滦县; pinyin: Luán Xiàn),[2] now Luanzhou. In 1950, it was formed as Tangshan District Seven (Chinese: 唐山市第七区; pinyin: Tángshān Shì Dì Qī Qū).[2]
In 1955, the area was reorganized as East Mining District (Chinese: 东矿区; pinyin: Dōng Kuàng Qū).[2]
In 1995, the area was reorganized as Guye District, which it remains today.[2]
On July 12, 2020, the district was the epicenter of a Magnitude 5.1 earthquake.[3] There were no fatalities.[3]
Geography
Guye District is located approximately 28 kilometres (17 mi) to the east of Tangshan's urban center.[1] The northern portion of the district has a relatively higher elevation, which the southern portion is relatively lower.[1]
Climate
Guye District experiences an average annual precipitation of 590 millimetres (23 in), and an average temperature of 10 °C (50 °F).[1]
Administrative divisions
Guye District administers five subdistricts, two towns, and three townships.[4]
Subdistricts
Guye District administers the following five subdistricts:[4]
- Linxi Subdistrict (林西街道)
- Tangjiazhuang Subdistrict (唐家庄街道)
- Guye Subdistrict (古冶街道)
- Zhaogezhuang Subdistrict (赵各庄街道)
- Jinghua Subdistrict
Towns
Guye District administers the following two towns:[4]
- Fangezhuang (范各庄镇)
- Beijiadian (卑家店镇)
Townships
Guye District administers the following three townships:[4]
- Wangnianzhuang Township (王辇庄乡)
- Xijiatao Township (习家套乡)
- Dazhuangtuo Township (大庄坨乡)
Demographics
The district had a population of 358,461 per the 2010 Chinese Census, down from the 383,209 recorded in the 2000 Chinese Census.[2] A 1996 estimate put Guye District's population at approximately 382,000.[2]
Economy
Guye District is home to a significant mining industry.[1] Major mineral deposits in the district include coal, refractory clay, quartz sandstone, dolomite, various types of limestone, and illite.[1] Major mines are located in Linxi Subdistrict, Zhaogezhuang Subdistrict, and Fangezhuang.[1] Kailuan Group mines coal in the district.[5]
Transport
The Beijing–Harbin railway passes through Guye District, as does National Highway 205.[1]