How many cities are there in Guangdong Province: a comprehensive analysis of the administrative divisions of Guangdong and recent hot spots
As one of the most economically developed provinces in China, Guangdong Province's administrative divisions have always been the focus of public attention. As of 2024, Guangdong Province has a total of 21 prefecture-level cities under its jurisdiction, including 2 sub-provincial cities (Guangzhou and Shenzhen). The following is detailed data:
| city type | Quantity | representative city |
|---|---|---|
| Sub-provincial city | 2 | Guangzhou City, Shenzhen City |
| prefecture-level city | 19 | Zhuhai City, Shantou City, Foshan City, etc. |
| total | 21 | - |
1. The latest developments in the administrative divisions of Guangdong Province
Recently, the Guangdong Provincial Department of Civil Affairs issued an announcement confirming that the province's administrative divisions remain stable. It is worth noting:
| Change type | specific situation |
|---|---|
| Zoning adjustment | Some streets in Longgang District, Shenzhen will be split in 2023 |
| economic data | GDP in 2023 will exceed 13 trillion yuan, accounting for 1/9 of the country |
2. Hot topics in Guangdong in the past 10 days
Combined with the hot search data of the entire network, the following hot spots are sorted out:
| Ranking | hot topics | heat index |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New progress in the construction of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area | 9.8M |
| 2 | Canton Fair exhibition scale hits record high | 7.2M |
| 3 | Shenzhen cancels "talent room" system | 6.5M |
| 4 | Guangzhou Baiyun Station is about to open | 5.3M |
3. Comparison of urban development characteristics in Guangdong Province
Compare the development characteristics of 21 cities through key indicators:
| city category | representative city | Core industries |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific and technological innovation | Shenzhen, Guangzhou | Electronic information, artificial intelligence |
| manufacturing base | Foshan, Dongguan | Home appliance manufacturing, electronic processing |
| Port trade type | Zhanjiang, Shantou | Marine economy, foreign trade |
4. Historical evolution of administrative divisions
The number of prefecture-level cities in Guangdong Province has undergone multiple adjustments:
| Year | Number of prefecture-level cities | major adjustments |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 18 | Establish Shanwei, Heyuan and other cities |
| 1991 | 20 | Jieyang City was added |
| 1996 | 21 | Add Yunfu City |
5. Future Development Plan
According to the "Guangdong Province Land and Space Planning (2021-2035)", the following will be focused on promoting:
| Development direction | Highlights |
|---|---|
| regional coordination | Build a "one core, one belt and one region" development pattern |
| transportation construction | Achieve the goal of "city-to-city high-speed rail" |
To sum up, the 21 prefecture-level cities in Guangdong Province each have their own characteristics and together form one of the most dynamic economic regions in China. Recently, topics such as the construction of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and industrial transformation and upgrading have continued to attract attention. It is recommended that investors focus on the development opportunities of the Guangzhou-Shenzhen Science and Technology Innovation Corridor and the urban area on the west bank of the Pearl River Estuary.
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