Basic Facts

Zhucheng square in Guiyang

Population: 6.22 million (2022)

Area: 8,043 square kilometers

Location: 

Guiyang, the capital of Guizhou province in southwestern China, is located in the eastern part of the Yunnan-Guizhou plateau.

Economy:

The city of Guiyang maintains its steady and fast economic growth with the support of a new model of industrial system featuring big data, modern agriculture, automotive manufacturing, service and high-tech industries. The government seeks to boost the local economy through innovation. 

In 2023, Guiyang's GDP reached 515.48 billion yuan, up 6 percent year-on-year.

Administrative divisions 

Guiyang governs one county-level city - Qingzhen, three counties - Kaiyang, Xifeng and Xiuwen, and six districts - Wudang, Nanming, Yunyan, Baiyun, Guanshanhu and Huaxi.