Longjiang (simplified Chinese: 龙江; traditional Chinese: 龍江; pinyin: Lóngjiāng; Jyutping: Lung4gong1; lit. 'dragon river') is a town in west-central Guangdong province, Southern China. It is under the administration of Shunde District, Foshan City, which lies 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) to the north-northeast.

Longjiang
龙江
龙江镇
Longjiang is located in Guangdong
Longjiang
Longjiang
Location in Guangdong province
Coordinates: 22°53′07″N 113°04′33″E / 22.88528°N 113.07583°E / 22.88528; 113.07583
CountryChina
ProvinceGuangdong
Prefecture-level cityFoshan
FoshanShunde
Area
 • Total
78.3 km2 (30.2 sq mi)
Elevation
8 m (25 ft)
Population
 • Total
180,000
 • Density2,300/km2 (6,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+8 (China Standard)
Area code440606104

The town covers an area of 78.3 square kilometres (30.2 sq mi). It has direct jurisdiction over 9 residential committees and 13 rural committees, totalling 180,000.[1]

References

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  1. ^ "顺德区人民政府网--The People's Government of Longjiang". Archived from the original on 2006-05-02.