Wuxi is a city in southern Jiangsu, China, in the southern Yangtze delta bordering Lake Tai, with a population of about 7.5 million as of 2024. One of the birthplaces of Chinese industry in the late nineteenth century, Wuxi has grown into a major center of manufacturing, electronics and biotechnology, while also drawing tourists to Lake Tai's scenery and landmarks such as the large Lingshan Grand Buddha statue.
Facts
Area (sq km) Founding Year Population Estimate Year Elevation (m) Latitude31.549167 degrees north 1 Longitude120.057222 degrees east 1 Sources
1. Wuxi (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationInfobox, Population
Population (2024 estimate) [Prefecture-level city] 7,495,000
Infobox, Area
Area [Prefecture-level city] 4,627.47 km2 (1,786.68 sq mi)
Climate section header
Climate data for Wuxi, elevation 3 m (9.8 ft)
History section
when Wuxi was established in 202 BCE during the Han dynasty
Infobox, Coordinates (latitude)
31 deg 32 min 57 sec N 120 deg 3 min 26 sec E
Infobox, Coordinates (longitude)
31 deg 32 min 57 sec N 120 deg 3 min 26 sec E
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