Guye, Tangshan

Guye District is a district of the city of Tangshan, Hebei province, China. The district is located approximately 28 km to the east of Tangshan's urban center. Guye District spans an area of 249 km2, and has a population of 358,461 per the 2010 Chinese Census.

History
Prior to 1950, the area was governed by nearby Luan County, now Luanzhou. In 1950, it was formed as Tangshan District Seven.

In 1955, the area was reorganized as East Mining District.

In 1995, the area was reorganized as Guye District, which it remains today.

On July 12, 2020, the district was the epicenter of a Magnitude 5.1 earthquake. There were no fatalities.

Geography
Guye District is located approximately 28 km to the east of Tangshan's urban center. The northern portion of the district has a relatively higher elevation, which the southern portion is relatively lower.

Climate
Guye District experiences an average annual precipitation of 590 mm, and an average temperature of 10 °C.

Administrative divisions
Guye District administers five subdistricts, two towns, and three townships.

Subdistricts
Guye District administers the following five subdistricts:


 * (林西街道)
 * Tangjiazhuang Subdistrict (唐家庄街道)
 * (古冶街道)
 * (赵各庄街道)

Towns
Guye District administers the following two towns:


 * (范各庄镇)
 * (卑家店镇)

Townships
Guye District administers the following three townships:


 * (王辇庄乡)
 * (习家套乡)
 * (大庄坨乡)

Demographics
The district had a population of 358,461 per the 2010 Chinese Census, down from the 383,209 recorded in the 2000 Chinese Census. A 1996 estimate put Guye District's population at approximately 382,000.

Economy
Guye District is home to a significant mining industry. Major mineral deposits in the district include coal, refractory clay, quartz sandstone, dolomite, various types of limestone, and illite. Major mines are located in, , and. Kailuan Group mines coal in the district.

Transport
The Beijing–Harbin railway passes through Guye District, as does National Highway 205.