China
Shantou is a city located in China, within the province of Guangdong. It has a population of 3,838,900. The city is situated in the southeastern part of the country.
Shantou Waisha Airport
11.7 km away
Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport
28.3 km away
Meizhou Meixian Changgangji International Airport
117 km away
Shantou is positioned at coordinates 23.35489° N latitude and 116.67876° E longitude. It lies in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres, with an elevation of 3 meters. The city operates in the Asia/Shanghai timezone and is near other cities such as Jieyang and Chaozhou.
Shantou ranks 31st out of 3,483 cities in China by population. The total urban population of the country is 705,874,122, highlighting the city's significant size within this context.
In Guangdong province, Shantou ranks 7th among 268 cities. Other notable cities in the province include Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Dongguan, Foshan, and Bao'an. The city features various amenities, including 15 hospitals, 79 schools, and 7 universities.
The area surrounding Shantou includes 20 nearby cities and towns.
Shantou is home to 1 universities and higher education institutions.
| University | QS |
|---|---|
| Shantou University | — |
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The population of Shantou is 3,838,900.
Shantou is located in Guangdong province.
The coordinates of Shantou are 23.35489° N latitude and 116.67876° E longitude.
The elevation of Shantou is 3 meters.
The nearest airport to Shantou is Shantou Waisha Airport, located 11.7 km away.
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