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Huzhou
Zhejiang, China · Asia
About Huzhou
Huzhou sits on the route: 25 minutes from Zhicheng.
Huzhou is a major city located in Zhejiang, China. With a population of 1,015,937, it is one of the largest urban centers in Asia.
On a road trip, Huzhou sits in China, where you drive on the right. It's in the Asia/Shanghai time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Huzhou to your route.
About Huzhou
Huzhou (Chinese: 湖州; pinyin: Húzhōu, ; Huzhou dialect: ghou² cieu¹) is a prefecture-level city in northern Zhejiang province (Hangzhou–Jiaxing–Huzhou Plain, China). Lying south of Lake Tai, it borders Jiaxing to the east, Hangzhou to the south, and the provinces of Anhui and Jiangsu to the west and northRead more
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Huzhou is on the south bank of Taihu Lake, which it is named after. It has a history of more than 2,300 years. It governs Wuxing and Nanxun districts and three counties of Deqing, Changxing and Anji, with a total area of 5,818 square kilometers. As of the 2020 census, its population was 3,367,579 inhabitants, of whom 1,015,937 lived in the built-up (or metro) area made of Wuxing District as Nanxun District was not yet being conurbated.
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Where is Huzhou located?
Huzhou is located in Zhejiang, China, Asia. The coordinates are 30.8703 latitude, 120.0933 longitude.
What is the population of Huzhou?
Huzhou has a population of approximately 1,015,937 people, making it a major city in China.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 1,015,937
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- China
- Region
- Zhejiang
- Timezone
- Asia/Shanghai
- Coordinates
- 30.8703, 120.0933
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