Guye, Tangshan


Guye District is a district of the city of Tangshan, Hebei province, China. The district is located approximately to the east of Tangshan's urban center. Guye District spans an area of, and has a population of 358,461 per the 2010 Chinese Census.

History

Prior to 1950, the area was governed by nearby Luan County, now Luanzhou. In 1950, it was formed as Tangshan District Seven.
In 1955, the area was reorganized as East Mining District.
In 1995, the area was reorganized as Guye District, which it remains today.
On July 12, 2020, the district was the epicenter of a Magnitude 5.1 earthquake. There were no fatalities.

Geography

Guye District is located approximately to the east of Tangshan's urban center. The northern portion of the district has a relatively higher elevation, which the southern portion is relatively lower.

Climate

Guye District experiences an average annual precipitation of, and an average temperature of.

Administrative divisions

Guye District administers five subdistricts, two towns, and three townships.

Subdistricts

Guye District administers the following five subdistricts:
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Towns

Guye District administers the following two towns:
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Townships

Guye District administers the following three townships:
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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. A 1996 estimate put Guye District's population at approximately 382,000.

Economy

Guye District is home to a significant mining industry. Major mineral deposits in the district include coal, refractory clay, quartz sandstone, dolomite, various types of limestone, and illite. Major mines are located in,, and. Kailuan Group mines coal in the district.

Transport

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