How many cities are there in Guangdong?

How many cities are there in Guangdong?

As one of the most economically developed provinces in China, Guangdong Province's administrative divisions have always attracted much attention. According to the latest administrative division adjustment, Guangdong Province has 21 prefecture-level cities, including 2 sub-provincial cities (Guangzhou and Shenzhen). Below is a detailed list of all cities in Guangdong Province:

Distribution characteristics of cities in Guangdong Province

The distribution of cities in Guangdong Province shows obvious regional differences. The Pearl River Delta region (Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Foshan, Dongguan, Zhongshan, Jiangmen, Huizhou, Zhaoqing) is the most economically developed region, accounting for more than 70% of the province's GDP. The economic development of cities in eastern Guangdong, western Guangdong and northern Guangdong is relatively lagging behind.

From the perspective of population distribution, Guangzhou and Shenzhen are megacities with a permanent population of more than 17 million each. Dongguan and Foshan are megacities with a population of more than 5 million. Other cities are mostly small and medium-sized cities.

The latest trends in urban development in Guangdong

The recent urban development in Guangdong has the following hot spots:

1.The construction of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area is accelerating: Core cities such as Guangzhou and Shenzhen are promoting infrastructure interconnection and deepening cooperation with Hong Kong and Macao.

2.Industrial transformation and upgrading: Manufacturing cities such as Dongguan and Foshan are transforming towards smart manufacturing, and Shenzhen continues to strengthen its status as a technological innovation center.

3.coordinated regional development: The Guangdong Provincial Government has increased support for the east, west, and north regions of Guangdong to promote balanced development across the province.

4.new urbanization: Many cities have relaxed settlement restrictions to attract talents.

Prospects for the future of Guangdong cities

Looking into the future, urban development in Guangdong Province will show the following trends:

1. The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area urban agglomeration will further enhance its international competitiveness.

2. The linkage between Guangzhou and Shenzhen will drive the coordinated development of surrounding cities.

3. Emerging industries such as digital economy and smart manufacturing will accelerate their deployment in various cities.

4. Rural revitalization and new urbanization will be promoted simultaneously to narrow the gap between urban and rural areas.

The 21 cities in Guangdong Province each have their own characteristics and together form one of the most dynamic economic regions in China. With the further advancement of the construction of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, Guangdong's urban development will usher in new opportunities.