Longgang, Shenzhen

District in Guangdong, People's Republic of China

Longgang District (simplified Chinese: 龙岗区; traditional Chinese: 龍崗區; pinyin: Lónggǎng Qū; Jyutping: lung⁴gong¹ keoi¹) is one of the nine districts of Shenzhen, Guangdong. It is located in northeastern Shenzhen. With an area of 682.87 square kilometres (263.66 sq mi), Longgang District is one of the largest districts by area in Guangdong province. The population of the district is 3,979,037 (2020).

Subdistricts

History

Longgang was established as a district on January 1, 1993. Archaeologists discovered antiques which dated back 7, 000 years ago in Xiantouling (咸头岭) of Longgang District.

Economy

• Huawei is headquartered in Longgang District.^[3]
• China South International Industrial Materials City (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.

Education

Colleges and universities:

• Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen
• Shenzhen MSU-BIT University
• Shenzhen Institute of Information Technology

K-12 schools operated by the Shenzhen Municipal government include:

• Shenzhen No. 3 Senior High School (深圳市第三高级中学) Senior High School Division - Central District^[4]
• Shenzhen High School of Science (深圳科学高中) - Bantian Subdistrict^[5]
• Shenzhen Institute of Technology (深圳技师学院) - Wulian Community, Longcheng Subdistrict^[6]
• Shenzhen Sports School (深圳体育运动学校)^[7]
• Shenzhen Yuanping Special Education School (深圳元平特殊教育学校) - Buji Subdistrict^[8]

District schools:

• Longcheng High School

Tourist attractions

• Longgang museum of Hakka culture

Beaches

Most of the beaches are in Dapeng New District.

• Ju Diao Sha 桔钓沙
• Dong Chong 东冲
• Xi Chong 西冲

Rivers

• Egongling River^{[citation needed]}

Transportation

Shenzhen Metro

Longgang is currently served by five metro lines operated by Shenzhen Metro:

•      Line 3 - Buji 5 14, Mumianwan, Dafen, Danzhutou, Liuyue, Tangkeng, Henggang, Yonghu, He'ao, Universiade 14 16, Ailian, Jixiang, Longcheng Square, Nanlian, Shuanglong 16
•      Line 5 - Wuhe 10, Bantian, Yangmei, Shangshuijing, Xiashuijing, Changlong, Buji 3 14, Baigelong
•      Line 10 - Yabao, Nankeng, Guangyayuan, Wuhe 5, Bantian North, Bei'er Road, Huawei, Gangtou, Xuexiang, Gankeng, Liangmao Hill, Shanglilang, Mugu, Huanancheng, Hehua, Pinghu, Shuangyong Street
•      Line 14 - Buji 3 5, Shiyaling, Liuyue North, Silian, Aobei, Universiade 3 16, Zhangbei, Nanyue, Baolong
•      Line 16 - Universiade 3 14, Universiade Center, Longcheng Park, Huanggekeng, Yuyuan, Huilongpu, Shangjing, Shengping, Longyuan, Shuanglong 3, Xintangwei, Longdong, Baolong Tongle

See also

• China portal

References

1. "Shenzhen: Subdivision". Retrieved March 25, 2024.
2. shi, Guo wu yuan ren kou pu cha ban gong; council, Guo jia tong ji ju ren kou he jiu ye tong ji si bian = Tabulation on the 2010 population census of the people's republic of China by township / compiled by Population census office under the state; population, Department of; statistics, employment statistics national bureau of (2012). Zhongguo 2010 nian ren kou pu cha fen xiang, zhen, jie dao zi liao (Di 1 ban. ed.). Beijing Shi: Zhongguo tong ji chu ban she. ISBN 978-7-5037-6660-2.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
3. "Contact us Archived 2010-11-01 at the Wayback Machine." Huawei. Retrieved on February 4, 2009.
4. "Shenzhen No. 3 Senior High School". Shenzhen Municipal Government. Retrieved 2022-02-14. Add: [...] 398 Ruyi Road, Central District, Longgang District, Shenzhen (Senior High School Department) (深圳市龙岗区中心城如意路398号)
5. "Shenzhen High School of Science". Shenzhen Municipal Government. Retrieved 2022-02-14. Add: Huancheng Road East, Bantian Subdistrict, Longgang District, Shenzhen (深圳市龙岗区坂田街道环城东路)
6. "Shenzhen Institute of Technology". Shenzhen Municipal Government. Retrieved 2022-02-14. Add: 1 Jiangjunmao Road, Wulian Community, Longcheng Subdistrict, Longgang District, Shenzhen (深圳市龙岗区龙城街道五联社区将军帽路1号)
7. "Shenzhen Sports School". Shenzhen Municipal Government. Retrieved 2022-02-14. Add: 501 Longfei Boulevard, Longgang District, Shenzhen (深圳市龙岗区龙飞大道501号)
8. "Shenzhen Yuanping Special Education School". Shenzhen Municipal Government. Retrieved 2022-02-14. Add: 138 Xihuan Road, Buji Subdistrict, Longgang District, Shenzhen (深圳市龙岗区布吉街道西环路138号)

External links

• Official website of Longgang District government