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.
Sister cities
International Sister Cities | Date Signed |
Nan'yō, Japan | April 1, 1967 |
Kiryat Gat, Israel | 1995 |
Chuncheon, South Korea | September 15, 2012 |
Slobozia, Romania | Oct 12, 2012 |
Asti, Italy | 2014 |
Saldanha Bay, South Africa | January 12, 2016 |