# Longgang, Shenzhen

Longgang District (simplified Chinese: 龙岗区; traditional Chinese: 龍崗區; pinyin: Lónggǎng Qū; Jyutping: lung$^4$gong$^1$ keoi$^1$) is one of the nine districts of Shenzhen, Guangdong. It is located in northeastern Shenzhen. With an area of 682.87 square kilometres (263.66 sq mi), Longgang District is one of the largest districts by area in Guangdong province. The population of the district is 3,979,037 (2020).

## Subdistricts

| Name | Name | Chinese (S) | Hanyu Pinyin | Canton Romanization | Population (2010) | Area (km$^2$) |
| Longcheng Subdistrict | Longcheng Subdistrict | 龙城街道 | Lóngchéng Jiēdào | lung4 xing4 gai1 dou6 | 260,696 | 77.68 |
| Longgang Subdistrict | Longgang Subdistrict | 龙岗街道 | Lónggǎng Jiēdào | lung4 gong1 gai1 dou6 | 215,273 | 64.84 |
| Henggang Subdistrict | Henggang Subdistrict | 横岗街道 | Hénggǎng Jiēdào | hang1 ji2 gai1 dou6 | 94,801 | 40.40 |
| Buji Subdistrict | Buji Subdistrict | 布吉街道 | Bùjí Jiēdào | bou3 ged1 gai1 dou6 | 359,770 | 30.58 |
| Bantian Subdistrict | Bantian Subdistrict | 坂田街道 | Bǎntián Jiēdào | ban2 tin4 gai1 dou6 | 221,767 | 28.51 |
| Nanwan Subdistrict | Nanwan Subdistrict | 南湾街道 | Nánwān Jiēdào | nam4 wan1 gai1 dou6 | 197,431 | 24.68 |
| Pinghu Subdistrict | Pinghu Subdistrict | 平湖街道 | Pínghú Jiēdào | ping4 wu4 gai1 dou6 | 228,217 | 41.80 |
| Pingdi Subdistrict | Pingdi Subdistrict | 坪地街道 | Píngdì Jiēdào | ping4 déi6 gai1 dou6 | 94,765 | 53.14 |
| Baolong Subdistrict | Baolong Subdistrict | 宝龙街道 | Bǎolóng Jiēdào | | | |
| Jihua Subdistrict | Jihua Subdistrict | 吉华街道 | Jíhuá Jiēdào | | | |
| Yuanshan Subdistrict | Yuanshan Subdistrict | 园山街道 | Yuánshān Jiēdào | | | |
| Dapeng New District | Dapeng Subdistrict | 大鹏街道 | Dàpéng Jiēdào | dai6 pang4 gai1 dou6 | 46,867 | 82.81 |
| Dapeng New District | Kuichong Subdistrict | 葵涌街道 | Kuíchōng Jiēdào | kuei4 cung1 gai1 dou6 | 61,105 | 103.90 |
| Dapeng New District | Nan'ao Subdistrict | 南澳街道 | Nán'ào Jiēdào | nam4 ou3 gai1 dou6 | 18,588 | 115.06 |

## History

Longgang was established as a district on January 1, 1993. Archaeologists discovered antiques which dated back 7, 000 years ago in Xiantouling (咸头岭) of Longgang District.

## Economy

* Huawei is headquartered in Longgang District.
* China South International Industrial Materials City (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.

## Education

Colleges and universities:
* Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen
* Shenzhen MSU-BIT University
* 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:
* Longcheng High School

## Tourist attractions

* 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
* Xi Chong 西冲

## Rivers

* Egongling River

## Transportation
### Shenzhen Metro

Longgang is currently served by five metro lines operated by Shenzhen Metro:
* Line 3 - Buji 5 14, Mumianwan, Dafen, Danzhutou, Liuyue, Tangkeng, Henggang, Yonghu, He'ao, Universiade 14 16, Ailian, Jixiang, Longcheng Square, Nanlian, Shuanglong 16
* Line 5 - Wuhe 10, Bantian, Yangmei, Shangshuijing, Xiashuijing, Changlong, Buji 3 14, Baigelong
* Line 10 - Yabao, Nankeng, Guangyayuan, Wuhe 5, Bantian North, Bei'er Road, Huawei, Gangtou, Xuexiang, Gankeng, Liangmao Hill, Shanglilang, Mugu, Huanancheng, Hehua, Pinghu, Shuangyong Street
* Line 14 - Buji 3 5, Shiyaling, Liuyue North, Silian, Aobei, Universiade 3 16, Zhangbei, Nanyue, Baolong
* Line 16 - Universiade 3 14, Universiade Center, Longcheng Park, Huanggekeng, Yuyuan, Huilongpu, Shangjing, Shengping, Longyuan, Shuanglong 3, Xintangwei, Longdong, Baolong Tongle