Ronggui Subdistrict

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
Sub-district
Ronggui Sub-district
Map of the subdistrict
Coordinates: 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

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In 1983, the people's commune was rescinded and Rongqi and Guizhou became towns.

In 2000, Rongqi town and Guizhou town were rescinded and Ronggui subdistrict was established.[3]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

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

NameChinese (S)Hanyu PinyinAdministrative code (2006)
Guizhou Community桂州社区gùizhōu shèqū440606006001
Shangjieshi Community上街市社区shàngjiēshì shèqū440606006002
Rongshan Community容山社区róngshān shèqū440606006003
Zhenhua Community振华社区zhènhuá shèqū440606006004
Weihong Community卫红社区wèihóng shèqū440606006005
Dongfeng Community东凤社区dōngfèng shèqū440606006006
Chaoyang Community朝阳社区cháoyáng shèqū440606006007
Rongxin Community容新社区rongxin shèqū440606006008
Desheng Community德胜社区déshèng shèqū440606006009
Xijiao Community细滘社区xìjiào shèqū440606006010
Hongxing Community红星社区hóngxīng shèqū440606006011
Xingfu Community幸福社区xìngfú shèqū440606006012
Hongqi Community红旗社区hóngqí shèqū440606006013
Siji Community四基社区sìjī shèqū440606006014
Dafuji Community大福基社区dàfújī shèqū440606006015
Haiwei Community海尾社区háiwéi shèqū440606006016
Nanqu Community南区社区nánqū shèqū440606006017
Rongli Community容里社区rónglǐ shèqū440606006018
Xiaohuangpu Community小黄圃社区xiǎohuángpú shèqū440606006019
Rongbian Community容边社区róngbiān shèqū440606006020
Bianjiao Community扁滘社区biǎnjiào shèqū440606006021
Huakou Community华口社区huákǒu shèqū440606006022
Gaoli Community高黎社区gāolí shèqū440606006023
Suixiang Village穗香村suìxiāng cūn440606006201
Longchongkou Village龙涌口村lóngchōng cūn440606006202
Manggang Village马冈村mǎgāng cūn440606006203

Economy

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

Shusheng bridge
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)

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
  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
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