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Wujiang, Suzhou

Coordinates: 31°08′19″N 120°38′43″E / 31.1387°N 120.6452°E / 31.1387; 120.6452
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Wujiang
吴江区
Wukiang
Tongli
Wujiang in Suzhou
Wujiang in Suzhou
Suzhou in Jiangsu
Suzhou in Jiangsu
Coordinates: 31°08′19″N 120°38′43″E / 31.1387°N 120.6452°E / 31.1387; 120.6452
CountryPeople's Republic of China
ProvinceJiangsu
Prefecture-level citySuzhou
Area
 • District
1,176.68 km2 (459.64 sq mi)
Population
 (2020 census)
 • District
1,545,023
 • Density1,084/km2 (423.44/sq mi)
 • Urban
1,161,152
 • Rural
383,871
Time zoneUTC+8 (China Standard)
Postal code
215200
Area code0512
Vehicle registration plates苏E
Websitezgwj.gov.cn

Wujiang District (simplified Chinese: 吴江区; traditional Chinese: 吳江區; pinyin: Wújiāng Qū; Suzhounese: Wukaon Chiu), formerly Wujiang City, is one of five urban districts in Suzhou, Jiangsu province. As the southernmost county-level division of Jiangsu, it borders Shanghai to the northeast and Zhejiang province to the south and southwest. The total area of Wujiang is 1176.68 square kilometers, with a population of 1.5 million.[1] Wujiang is currently one of the most economically successful cities in China.[citation needed] Songling (松陵), a town located at the centre of Wujiang, serves as the seat of the district government.

Geography

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A portion of Lake Tai, numerous historical canals, and Historic Lili village are all located in Wujiang district. The government has announced that Wujiang will be designated as Taihu New City.


Administration divisions

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In the present, Wujiang District has 1 subdistrict and 8 towns.[2]

Subdistrict

Town

Economy

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Wujiang currently ranks as one of the most economically successful cities in China. Its GDP in 2007 was 61.8 billion yuan, an increase of 24.4% from 2006. The GDP per capita reached 78,149 yuan (ca. US$10,700) in 2007, an increase of 21.6% from the previous year. The city is home to more than 1,300 foreign enterprises with a total registered investment of US$10 billion.[3]

Sports

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The 15,000-capacity Wujiang Stadium is located in the Wujiang District. It is used mostly for association football.

Twin towns – sister cities

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Wujiang has eight sister cities:[4]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Wújiāng Qū (District, China) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map and Location". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
  2. ^ "苏州市-行政区划网 www.xzqh.org" (in Chinese). XZQH. Retrieved 2012-05-24.
  3. ^ "电子信息产业" (in Chinese). Archived from the original on 2019-09-11. Retrieved 2023-09-15.
  4. ^ "苏州市人民政府外事办公室".
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