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Huizhou, Prefecture-level city in Guangdong, China

Huizhou extends across 11,343 square kilometers of land and 4,519 square kilometers of sea area, featuring a 281-kilometer coastline along the South China Sea.

The city gained prefecture status in 1988 and developed into a significant administrative center, incorporating Huicheng District, Huiyang District, and three additional counties.

The population of 6 million residents includes Han Chinese majority, with substantial Hakka and Hoklo communities maintaining their traditional languages and customs.

Two major development zones, Daya Bay Economic Zone and Zhongkai Hi-Tech Zone, form industrial centers connected by expressways to Shenzhen and Guangzhou.

More than 480 Chinese scholars and poets visited Huizhou throughout history, including Su Dongpo who spent three years in the region during the Song Dynasty.

Location: Guangdong

Inception: 1988

Elevation above the sea: 15 m

Website: http://huizhou.gov.cn

GPS coordinates: 23.11147,114.41523

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:26

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