The biggest agricultural city in Henan

Population: 9,713,112 (2020)

Area: 26,509 square kilometers

Location: 

Central part of the Chinese mainland and southwest of Henan province

Economy

Nanyang is the biggest agricultural city in Henan province, with the largest land area and abundant resources of forest, fruit and medical herbs. 

The city has a strong momentum and competitiveness in industries such as agriculture, traditional Chinese medicine, chemistry and textile. In 2018, Nanyang recorded GDP of 356.7 billion yuan ($52.6 billion), a growth rate of 7.2 percent.

Administrative divisions

Nanyang city governs 10 counties - Nanzhao county, Fangcheng county, Xixia county, Zhenping county, Neixiang county, Xichuan county, Sheqi county, Tanghe county, Xinye county and Tongbai county and two districts - Wancheng district and Wolong district, as well as four development zones - an urban-rural integration demonstration zone, a hi-tech development zone, Yahe and Guanzhuang Industrial Park.

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