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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 sq mi),[1] and has a population of 358,461 per the 2010 Chinese Census.[2]

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]

Towns

Guye District administers the following two towns:[4]

Townships

Guye District administers the following three townships:[4]

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 [zh], Zhaogezhuang Subdistrict [zh], and Fangezhuang [zh].[1] Kailuan Group mines coal in the district.[5]

Transport

The Beijing–Harbin railway passes through Guye District, as does National Highway 205.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i 古冶区概况地图 [Guye District Overview]. xzqh.org (in Chinese). 2015-05-27. Archived from the original on 2023-07-22. Retrieved 2023-10-07.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g 古冶区历史沿革 [Guye District Organizational History]. xzqh.org (in Chinese). 2015-05-27. Archived from the original on 2023-07-22. Retrieved 2023-10-07.
  3. ^ a b "5.1-magnitude quake hits north China, no casualties reported". Xinhua News Agency. 2020-07-12. Archived from the original on 2023-10-08. Retrieved 2023-10-07.
  4. ^ a b c d 2022年统计用区划代码（古冶区） [2022 Statistical Division Codes (Guye District)] (in Chinese). National Bureau of Statistics of China. 2022. Archived from the original on 2023-07-18. Retrieved 2023-10-07.
  5. ^ 唐山市古冶区领导到开滦集团吕家坨矿慰问调研 [Leaders from Guye District, Tangshan City visited Kailuan Group’s Lujiatuo Mine for condolences and investigation]. coalchina.org.cn (in Chinese). China Coal Industry Association. 2022-01-06. Archived from the original on 2023-10-08. Retrieved 2023-10-07.

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