Guangzhou, Guangdong

Guangzhou: Located in southern China on the Pearl River, this sprawling metropolis is a major port and transportation hub, recognized as one of the country's national central cities.

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Quick Facts about Guangzhou

Population 14,043,500
Country People's Republic of China
State Guangdong (China)
Postal code 510000
Plate code 粤A
Phone Area Codes 20
Area 7433 km2
Official name 广州市
Latitude & Longitude 23.1167,113.2500
Altitude 69 feet / 21 meters
Capital city Guangzhou is capital of Government of the Republic of China in Guangzhou, Guangdong, Southern Han
Time Zone UTC+08:00
Local time 13:03:36 (23rd April 2026)

Geography

Guangzhou is located at 23°7'0"N 113°15'0"E (23.1166700, 113.2500000). It has 2 neighbors: Zhaoqing and Shenzhen.

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Official website of Guangzhou

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Demographics

Year Population % Change Method
2010 12,926,800 - census
2014 13,080,500 1.18% census
2016 14,043,500 6.86% census
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