Lanzhou

Lanzhou (Chinese: 兰州; Postal map spelling: Lanchow) is the capital and largest city of Gansu in Northwest China. As of the 2010 census, 3,616,163 people lived in the city, and 2,177,130 lived in the built-up area (urban) of 1,088 square kilometres (420 sq mi).

Lanzhou
兰州市
View of Lanzhou
Location of Lanzhou City (yellow) in Gansu and the PRC
Lanzhou
Location in China
Coordinates:
CountryPeople's Republic of China
ProvinceGansu
County-level divisions8
Government
  MayorYuan Zhanting (袁占亭)
  Deputy MayorCai Ming
Area
  Prefecture-level city13,300 km2 (5,100 sq mi)
  Urban
1,088 km2 (420 sq mi)
Population
 (2010 census)
  Prefecture-level city3,616,163
  Density270/km2 (700/sq mi)
  Urban
2,177,130
  Urban density2,000/km2 (5,200/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+8 (China Standard)
Postal code
730000
Area code(s)931
License plate prefixesA
GDP (2008)CNY 84.6 billion
 - per capitaCNY 25,566
Websitehttp://www.lz.gansu.gov.cn (in Chinese)
City flower: Rugosa Rose

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