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Shantou, Guangdong

China

Provincial capital23.3549° N, 116.6788° E

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.

Population3,838,900
ProvinceGuangdong
Coordinates23.3549° N, 116.6788° E
CountryChina
Rank in China#31 of 886,766

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Nearest Airports

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Shantou Waisha Airport

CN-0036Local

11.7 km away

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Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport

SWAInternational

28.3 km away

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Meizhou Meixian Changgangji International Airport

MXZLocal

117 km away

About Shantou

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.

Cities in Guangdong

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.

Shenzhen17,494,398Guangzhou16,096,724Dongguan9,644,871Foshan9,042,509Bao'an4,476,554Zhongshan3,841,873Huizhou2,900,113Yunfu2,612,800Zhuhai2,207,090Jieyang1,899,394

Nearby Cities

The area surrounding Shantou includes 20 nearby cities and towns.

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ChangxiacunCity
0.7 km
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XihuCity
1.8 km
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XigangCity
3.4 km
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HutoushanCity
3.4 km
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ShangrenjiaCity
3.7 km
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LonghucunCity
4.5 km
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YujingCity
5.7 km
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XilongCity
6.1 km
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FulongCity
6.1 km
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GuangxingcunCity
6.3 km
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ZhuyuanjiebanCity
6.3 km
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TuodongCity
6.6 km
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HougangCity
6.6 km
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ChencuoheCity
6.7 km
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XialianCity
6.9 km
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TuopuParish seat
7.3 km
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HepuParish seat
7.4 km
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LongxiangParish seat
7.5 km
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GezhouCity
7.7 km
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OutingParish seat
7.7 km

Universities in Shantou

Shantou is home to 1 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Shantou University1981——
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Explore China

Users can explore additional content related to other cities in China, compare countries, view rankings, or access the complete list of cities.

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Largest cities in China

#1 Shanghai24,874,500#2 Beijing18,960,744#3 Shenzhen17,494,398#4 Guangzhou16,096,724#5 Chengdu13,568,357
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Shantou?

The population of Shantou is 3,838,900.

In which province/state is Shantou located?

Shantou is located in Guangdong province.

What are the coordinates of Shantou?

The coordinates of Shantou are 23.35489° N latitude and 116.67876° E longitude.

What is the elevation of Shantou?

The elevation of Shantou is 3 meters.

What is the nearest airport to Shantou?

The nearest airport to Shantou is Shantou Waisha Airport, located 11.7 km away.

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