Longgang District () is one of the nine
districts of
Shenzhen
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,
Guangdong
) means "wide" or "vast", and has been associated with the region since the creation of Guang Prefecture in AD 226. The name "''Guang''" ultimately came from Guangxin ( zh, labels=no, first=t, t= , s=广信), an outpost established in Han dynasty ...
. It is located in northeastern Shenzhen. With an area of , Longgang District is one of the largest districts by area in
Guangdong
) means "wide" or "vast", and has been associated with the region since the creation of Guang Prefecture in AD 226. The name "''Guang''" ultimately came from Guangxin ( zh, labels=no, first=t, t= , s=广信), an outpost established in Han dynasty ...
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 () of Longgang District.
Economy
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Huawei
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is headquartered in Longgang District.
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China South International Industrial Materials City (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.
Education
Colleges and universities:
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Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen
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Shenzhen MSU-BIT University
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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
* Shenzhen High School of Science (深圳科学高中) - Bantian Subdistrict
* Shenzhen Institute of Technology (深圳技师学院) - Wulian Community, Longcheng Subdistrict
* Shenzhen Sports School (深圳体育运动学校)
* Shenzhen Yuanping Special Education School (深圳元平特殊教育学校) - Buji Subdistrict
District schools:
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Longcheng High School
Tourist attractions
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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
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Xi Chong 西冲
Rivers
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Egongling River
Transportation
Shenzhen Metro
Longgang is currently served by five metro lines operated by
Shenzhen Metro:
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Buji ,
Mumianwan,
Dafen,
Danzhutou,
Liuyue,
Tangkeng,
Henggang,
Yonghu,
He'ao,
Universiade
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Ailian,
Jixiang,
Longcheng Square,
Nanlian,
Shuanglong
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Wuhe ,
Bantian,
Yangmei,
Shangshuijing,
Xiashuijing,
Changlong,
Buji ,
Baigelong
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Yabao,
Nankeng,
Guangyayuan,
Wuhe ,
Bantian North,
Bei'er Road,
Huawei
Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. ("Huawei" sometimes stylized as "HUAWEI"; ; zh, c=华为, p= ) is a Chinese multinational corporationtechnology company in Longgang, Shenzhen, Longgang, Shenzhen, Guangdong. Its main product lines include teleco ...
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Gangtou,
Xuexiang,
Gankeng,
Liangmao Hill,
Shanglilang,
Mugu,
Huanancheng,
Hehua,
Pinghu,
Shuangyong Street
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Buji ,
Shiyaling,
Liuyue North,
Silian,
Aobei,
Universiade
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Zhangbei,
Nanyue,
Baolong
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Universiade
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Universiade Center,
Longcheng Park,
Huanggekeng,
Yuyuan,
Huilongpu,
Shangjing,
Shengping,
Longyuan,
Shuanglong ,
Xintangwei,
Longdong,
Baolong Tongle
See also
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References
External links
Official website of Longgang District government
Districts of Shenzhen
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