Gulou Subdistrict () 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.
The name Gulou () is referring to a drum tower that was first constructed in the region around 1493.
Geography Gulou subdistrict is on western bank of Hai River and southern bank of Nanyun River.
History +Timeline of Gulou's HistoryYearStatusPart of1952 - 1954Four People's Communes:
Dongbeijiaojie Dongnanjiaojie Xibeijiaojie Xinanjiaojie2nd District, Tianjin1954 - 1958Dongbeijiao Subdistrict Dongnanjiao Subdistrict Xibeijiao Subdistrict Xinanjiao Subdistrict1958 - 1960Dongbeijiao Subdistrict Dongnanjiao Subdistrict Gulouxi SubdistrictHeping District, Tianjin1960 - Dongbeijiao People's Commune Dongnanjiao People's Commune Gulouxi People's CommuneNankai District, Tianjin1962 - 1966Dongbeijiao Subdistrict Dongnanjiao Subdistrict Gulouxi Subdistrict1966 - 1968Dongfanghong District, Tianjin1968 - 1993Nankai District, Tianjin1993–presentGulou Subdistrict
Administrative divisions As of 2023, Gulou Subdistrict has subdivided 9 residential communities. They are listed as follows: Subdivision namesName transliterations天越园Tianyueyuan天霖园Tianlinyuan后现代广场Houxiandai Guangchang壹街区Yijiequ铜锣湾Tongluowan海河广场Haihe Guangchang尚佳新苑Shangjia Xinyuan龙亭家园Longting Jiayuan祥丰Xiangfeng
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