Ronggui Subdistrict

Summary

Ronggui Sub-district (Chinese: 容桂街道) is a sub-district in Shunde, Foshan, Guangdong, China. It sits at the southeast of Shunde and a part of Shunde City Zone. It was formed by the merging of Rongqi Town (容奇镇) and Guizhou Town (桂州镇). It has a resident population of 460,000 within its area of 80 square kilometers.

Ronggui Sub-district
容桂街道办事处
Róngguì Jiēdào Bànshìchù
China Guangdong Foshan Shunde Ronggui
China Guangdong Foshan Shunde Ronggui
Ronggui Sub-district
Map of the subdistrict
Coordinates: 22°45′44″N 113°15′32″E / 22.762231°N 113.258780°E / 22.762231; 113.258780
CountryPeople's Republic of China
ProvinceGuangdong
Prefecture-level cityFoshan
DistrictShunde District
Area
 • Total80.17 km2 (30.95 sq mi)
Population
 • Total460,000
 • Density5,700/km2 (15,000/sq mi)
Postal codes
528303, 528305, 528306
Area code0757
Websitewww.ronggui.gov.cn

It is one of the largest production bases of electric appliances in China. Appliance manufacturers, such as Rongsheng (容声), Hisense Kelon (海信科龙), Wanjiale (万家乐), Galanz (格兰仕) and Wanhe (万和), are headquartered in Ronggui.[1][2]

History edit

Rongqi and Guizhou were initially separate towns, both administrated by Shunde district. After Feb. 2, 2000, the towns were abolished and Ronggui subdistrict was established.

In 1452, Shunde was founded as a county and Rongqi and Guizhou were villages belonging to Shunde County.

In 1928, Rongqi Village became Rongqi Town but Guizhou remained a village and was administrated by Rongqi.

In 1959, both Rongqi and Guizhou were changed into people's communes.

In 1983, the people's commune was rescinded and Rongqi and Guizhou became towns.

In 2000, Rongqi town and Guizhou town were rescinded and Ronggui subdistrict was established.[3]

Administration edit

Twenty-three neighborhood committees and three village committees make up Ronggui Subdistrict.[4]

Name Chinese (S) Hanyu Pinyin Administrative code (2006)
Guizhou Community 桂州社区 gùizhōu shèqū 440606006001
Shangjieshi Community 上街市社区 shàngjiēshì shèqū 440606006002
Rongshan Community 容山社区 róngshān shèqū 440606006003
Zhenhua Community 振华社区 zhènhuá shèqū 440606006004
Weihong Community 卫红社区 wèihóng shèqū 440606006005
Dongfeng Community 东凤社区 dōngfèng shèqū 440606006006
Chaoyang Community 朝阳社区 cháoyáng shèqū 440606006007
Rongxin Community 容新社区 rongxin shèqū 440606006008
Desheng Community 德胜社区 déshèng shèqū 440606006009
Xijiao Community 细滘社区 xìjiào shèqū 440606006010
Hongxing Community 红星社区 hóngxīng shèqū 440606006011
Xingfu Community 幸福社区 xìngfú shèqū 440606006012
Hongqi Community 红旗社区 hóngqí shèqū 440606006013
Siji Community 四基社区 sìjī shèqū 440606006014
Dafuji Community 大福基社区 dàfújī shèqū 440606006015
Haiwei Community 海尾社区 háiwéi shèqū 440606006016
Nanqu Community 南区社区 nánqū shèqū 440606006017
Rongli Community 容里社区 rónglǐ shèqū 440606006018
Xiaohuangpu Community 小黄圃社区 xiǎohuángpú shèqū 440606006019
Rongbian Community 容边社区 róngbiān shèqū 440606006020
Bianjiao Community 扁滘社区 biǎnjiào shèqū 440606006021
Huakou Community 华口社区 huákǒu shèqū 440606006022
Gaoli Community 高黎社区 gāolí shèqū 440606006023
Suixiang Village 穗香村 suìxiāng cūn 440606006201
Longchongkou Village 龙涌口村 lóngchōng cūn 440606006202
Manggang Village 马冈村 mǎgāng cūn 440606006203

Economy edit

Since Chinese economic reform began in 1978, the people of Shunde were given control over their situation. This has allowed Ronggui, once a traditional agricultural county, to gradually develop into a modern industrial town.[5] By 2012, the Ronggui GDP had reached 38.66 billion yuan. Its industrial and commercial tax revenue reached 5.186 billion and the balance of savings deposits of Ronggui's residents had reached 29.035 billion. Many industrial companies were founded in Ronggui, such as Rongsheng (容声), Hisense Kelon (海信科龙), Wanjiale (万家乐), Galanz (格兰仕) and Wanhe (万和).[6]

Ronggui is home to the Charming Innovation Center (CIC). CIC boasts modern business and leisure facilities based in the Xingfucun community.

Architecture edit

Shusheng bridge edit

 
Shusheng Bridge of Ronggui

Shusheng bridge is located in the Rongli Committee of Ronggui. It was built in the 18th century. It is made of the root of a banyan beside the river. It was said the quondam bridge was broken frequently. In order to rectify this issue, the villagers drew the root of that banyan across the river and stuck it in the opposite bank. Over time, the root grew bigger and bigger. Once it was large enough, the villagers added planks atop the root and the bridge was built. This bridge remains in use.[7]

Guizhou Wenta (Wen Tower) edit

The Guizhou Wenta (桂洲文塔) was built in 1794 CE. The tower is located south of Guizhou Lion Mountain and turned towards the east. It was as tall as 42 meters with 7 floors. The tower is shaped as a hexagon. In the twenty-first century, the tower stood alone in the wilderness. In 2007 the government repaired the Guizhou Wenta again and put up many communal facilities around the tower, including a library, swimming pool and basketball court. Guizhou Wenta had become an attractive destination.[8]

References edit

  1. ^ Shunde City Retrieved November 11, 2015
  2. ^ Administration division of Shunde Retrieved November 11, 2015
  3. ^ 历史沿革-顺德`容桂 Retrieved November 11, 2015
  4. ^ 行政区划-顺德区人民政府网 Retrieved November 18, 2015
  5. ^ 走进顺德-顺德区人民政府网 Retrieved December 2, 2015
  6. ^ 产业发展-顺德`容桂 Archived 2012-07-14 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved December 9, 2015
  7. ^ 树生桥-顺德`容桂 Retrieved December 23, 2015
  8. ^ 文塔-顺德`容桂 Retrieved December 23, 2015

External links edit

  • Official site of Ronggui Government (in Chinese)