Gulou Subdistrict 鼓楼街道
Subdistrict
Drum Tower of Tianjin, 2007
Location in Nankai District
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Coordinates: 39°08′34″N 117°10′32″E / 39.14278°N 117.17556°E / 39.14278; 117.17556
Country	China
Municipality	Tianjin
District	Nankai
Village-level Divisions	13 communities
Area
• Total	2.05 km2 (0.79 sq mi)
Elevation	8 m (26 ft)
Population  (2010)
• Total	28,788
• Density	14,000/km2 (36,000/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+8 (China Standard)
Postal code	300120
Area code	022

Gulou Subdistrict (simplified Chinese: 鼓楼街道; traditional Chinese: 鼓樓街道; pinyin: Gǔlóu Jiēdào) is a subdistrict situated on the northeast corner of Nankai District, Tianjin, China. It borders Jieyuan and Dahongtong Subdistricts to its north, Guangfudao Subdistrict to its east, Nanshi and Xingnan Subdistricts to its south, as well as Lingdangge and Guangkai Subdistricts to its west. In 2010, its total population was 28,788.^[1]

The name Gulou (Chinese: 鼓楼; lit. 'Drum Tower') is referring to a drum tower that was first constructed in the region around 1493.^[2]

Geography

Gulou subdistrict is on western bank of Hai River and southern bank of Nanyun River.

History

Administrative divisions

At the end of 2021, Gulou Subdistrict was subdivided 13 residential communities. They are listed as follows:^[3]

Gallery

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  Section of Hai River near the subdistirct, 2009
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  Tianjin Tower, 2010
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  Guangdong Guild Hall, 2014
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  North entrance of Guwenhuajie Street, 2016

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