How many kilometers is there in Guangzhou
As a megacity in southern China, Guangzhou has always been a hot topic of attention. This article will combine popular topics and structured data in the past 10 days to analyze the topic of "How many kilometers is Guangzhou?" from multiple dimensions, including key data such as urban boundaries, subway mileage, and highway networks.
1. Guangzhou’s urban boundaries and geographical span
Guangzhou has a total area of about 7434 square kilometers, making it the third largest metropolitan city in China (calculated by administrative division area). The straight line distance from the northernmost end to the southernmost end is about 120 kilometers, and the straight line distance from the easternmost end to the westernmost end is about 90 kilometers. The following is the area comparison between Guangzhou and other first-tier cities:
| City | Area (square kilometer) |
|---|---|
| Beijing | 16410 |
| Shanghai | 6340 |
| Guangzhou | 7434 |
| Shenzhen | 1997 |
2. The total mileage of Guangzhou subway
As of 2023, the operating mileage of Guangzhou Metro has exceeded 600 kilometers, ranking third in the country (second only to Shanghai and Beijing). The following are the mileage growth data of Guangzhou Metro in recent years:
| years | Subway mileage (km) |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 531 |
| 2021 | 589 |
| 2022 | 621 |
| 2023 | 653 |
3. Guangzhou’s highway and expressway network
The total mileage of highways in Guangzhou exceeds 12,000 kilometers, of which the mileage of highways is about 800 kilometers. The following is the distribution of major expressways in Guangzhou:
| Highway name | Guangzhou section mileage (km) |
|---|---|
| Beijing-Hong Kong-Macao Expressway (G4) | About 50 |
| Guangzhou-Shenzhen Expressway (G15) | About 30 |
| Guangzhou Ring Expressway (G1508) | About 195 |
4. Pearl River Waterway and Cross-River Channel
The Pearl River passes through the city, and the main channel of the Pearl River in Guangzhou is about 70 kilometers long. Currently, more than 30 cross-river bridges and tunnels have been built in Guangzhou, including:
| Cross-river channel name | Length (km) |
|---|---|
| Guangzhou Bridge | 0.98 |
| Lied Bridge | 3.2 |
| Pearl River Tunnel | 1.2 |
5. Guangzhou’s Greenway and Cycling Network
Guangzhou has built more than 3,500 kilometers of greenways, making it one of the cities with the longest greenways in the country. Among them, the cycling lane in the central urban area is about 500 kilometers, providing citizens with convenient low-carbon travel options.
Summarize
From geographical span to transportation network, the answer to "How many kilometers is Guangzhou?" varies depending on the dimensions: the city's border is about 120 kilometers, the subway is 653 kilometers, the highway is 12,000 kilometers, and the greenway is 3,500 kilometers... These data together outline the three-dimensional outline of Guangzhou as an international metropolis. In the future, with the continuous advancement of urban construction, Guangzhou’s “kilometer” will continue to be refreshed.
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