Gaobu, Guangdong
Gaobu
Cao 埗 trấn | |
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 Gaobu is labeled '5' on this map of Guangdong | |
  Gaobu | |
| Coordinates:23°05′29″N113°44′45″E/ 23.0913°N 113.7458°E | |
| Country | People's Republic of China |
| Province | Guangdong |
| Prefecture-level city | Dongguan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 30 km2(10 sq mi) |
| Population (2010) | 217,436 |
| Time zone | UTC+8(China Standard) |
| Postal code | 523000 |
| Area code | 769 |
| License plate prefixes | Việt S |
| Website | http:// gaobu.gov.cn/ |
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| Chinese | Cao 埗 | ||||||||||
| Literal meaning | High 'Po' | ||||||||||
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Gaobuis atownlocated within the Shuixiang Area, which is the fifth largest of six 'areas' under the jurisdiction ofDongguanprefecture-level cityin thePearl River Deltaregion ofGuangdongprovince, China.
Geography
[edit]Gao Bu Town is located south of theTropic of Cancer,latitude 23 ° 05'-23 ° 08 ', longitude 113 ° 45', and enjoys a subtropical climate, mild climate, evergreen flora and an annual average temperature of around 21.9 °C.[citation needed]
The town is approximately 7.5 km in width from North to South and 4.5 km wide, with a total area of 34 square kilometers. Gaobu runs along theDong gian g Rivertributaryand has an elevation of between 1m and 4m. It is often subject to floods and water-logging.
Demographics
[edit]In 2009, the official residential population was 162,000, distributed into 37,600 households. Under the jurisdiction of a community, Gaobu has 18 village committees.
Transport
[edit]Gaobu is located North of the 'city' area of Dongguan, connected with convenient transportation. The town forms part of the "four vertical and four horizontal" modern transportation network, connecting theDongguan-Shenzhen Expressway,Guangzhou-Huizhou Expressway,High-speed and Wando East Guangyuan Road. The result is a connection withGuangzhou,Shenzhen,Huizhouand surrounding Towns, creating the vision of a "one hour economic circle." Dongguan city can be reached in around 20 minutes drive from Gaobu. To get to theGuangzhou Baiyun Airportis about 60 minutes drive, and toShenzhen's Airportis about 40 minutes drive. To reachHumenPort will need around 30 minutes' drive. The Kowloon-Canton railway (KCR) Station inShilongis 20 minutes away and theDongguan East railway stationis about 40 minutes by car.
Administration
[edit]All towns and zones in the Shuixiang Area are as follows:
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| # | Name | Hanzi | Hanyu Pinyin | Population(2010 Census) | Area (km²) | Density (/km²) |
| Shuixiang Area | 1,109,686 | 315.0 | 3,522.81 | |||
| 4 | Wan gian g District | Vạn giang khu | Wànjiāng Qū | 244,765 | 50.5 | 4,846.83 |
| 5 | Gaobu Town | Cao 埗 trấn | Gāobù Zhèn | 217,436 | 30.0 | 7,247.86 |
| 6 | Zhongtang Town | Trung đường trấn | Zhōngtáng Zhèn | 139,563 | 60.0 | 2,326.05 |
| 7 | Machong Town | Ma dũng trấn | Máchǒng Zhèn | 118,062 | 74.0 | 1,595.43 |
| 8 | Wangniudun Town | Vọng ngưu đôn trấn | Wàngniúdūn Zhèn | 84,786 | 31.5 | 2,685.65 |
| 10 | Hongmei Town | Hồng mai trấn | Hóngméi Zhèn | 58,114 | 33.0 | 1,761.03 |
| 32 | Shijie Town | Thạch kiệt trấn | Shíjié Zhèn | 246,960 | 36.0 | 6,860.00 |
Economy
[edit]Under the township motto "united, energized, pragmatic, dedicated and daring", the Gaobu community has developed an international, export-oriented economy. The town plays host to businesses from Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan, Germany, Canada, Italy, Belgium, France, South Korea to name a few. The total number is around 200 foreign-invested enterprises, investing a total foreign investment amount of no less than $320 million.
Industries here include electronics, plastics, toys, hardware, shoes, bags and other fashion accessories.
Gaobu is home to some very successful international companies, includingYue Yuen Group,Lee & Man Holding Company, key telecommunications companies, high-tech electronics factories, Bai Hong electronics factory, Jianhong glasses factory,Cosmosupplylab,(one of the top 200 suppliers toApple Inc.[1][2]) and eyewear manufacturer and retailerLuxottica.
References
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