South China (simplified Chinese: 华南; traditional Chinese: 華南; pinyin: Huánán) is a geographical and cultural region that covers the southernmost part of China. Its precise meaning varies with context.
Contents
- Administrative divisions
- Cities with urban area over one million in population
- See also
- References
- External links
Administrative divisions
| GB | ISO № | Province | Chinese Name | Capital | Population | Density | Area | Abbreviation/Symbol |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GD | 44 | Guangdong Province | 广东省 Guǎngdōng Shěng Gwong2dung1 Saang2 |
Guangzhou | 104,303,132 | 579.46 | 180,000 | 粤 Yuè |
| GX | 45 | Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region | 广西壮族自治区 Guǎngxī Zhuàngzú Zìzhìqū Gwong2sai1 Zong3zuk6 Zi6zi6keoi1 |
Nanning | 46,026,629 | 195.02 | 236,000 | 桂 Guì |
| HI | 46 | Hainan Province | 海南省 Hǎinán Shěng Hoi2naam4 Saang2 |
Haikou | 8,671,518 | 255.04 | 34,000 | 琼 Qióng |
| HK | 91 | Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 香港特别行政区 Xiānggǎng Tèbié Xíngzhèngqū Hoeng2gong1 Dak6bit6 Hang4zing3keoi1 |
Hong Kong | 7,061,200 | 6,396.01 | 1,104 | 港 Gǎng |
| MC | 92 | Macau Special Administrative Region | 澳门特别行政区 Àomén Tèbié Xíngzhèngqū Ou3mun2 Dak6bit6 Han4zing3keoi1 |
Macau | 552,300 | 19,044.82 | 29 | 澳 Ào |
Cities with urban area over one million in population
Provincial capitals in bold.
| # | City | Urban area | District area | City proper | Prov. | Census date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shenzhen | 10,358,381 | 10,358,381 | 10,358,381 | GD | 2010-11-01 |
| 2 | Guangzhou | 9,702,144 | 11,071,424 | 12,701,948 | GD | 2010-11-01 |
| 3 | Dongguan | 7,271,322 | 8,220,207 | 8,220,207 | GD | 2010-11-01 |
| 4 | Hong Kong | 7,071,576 | 7,071,576 | 7,071,576 | HK | 2011-06-30 |
| 5 | Foshan | 6,771,895 | 7,197,394 | 7,197,394 | GD | 2010-11-01 |
| 6 | Shantou | 3,644,017 | 5,329,024 | 5,389,328 | GD | 2010-11-01 |
| 7 | Zhongshan | 2,740,994 | 3,121,275 | 3,121,275 | GD | 2010-11-01 |
| 8 | Nanning | 2,660,833 | 3,434,303 | 6,658,742 | GX | 2010-11-01 |
| 9 | Huizhou | 1,807,858 | 2,344,634 | 4,598,402 | GD | 2010-11-01 |
| 10 | Haikou | 1,517,410 | 2,046,170 | 2,046,170 | HI | 2010-11-01 |
| 11 | Jiangmen | 1,480,023 | 1,822,614 | 4,450,703 | GD | 2010-11-01 |
| 12 | Liuzhou | 1,410,712 | 1,436,599 | 3,758,704 | GX | 2010-11-01 |
| 13 | Zhuhai | 1,369,538 | 1,562,530 | 1,562,530 | GD | 2010-11-01 |
| 14 | Zhanjiang | 1,038,762 | 1,611,868 | 6,994,832 | GD | 2010-11-01 |
| * | Macau | 552,503 | 552,503 | 552,503 | MO | 2011-08-12 |