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Hangzhou is the capital and most populous city of Zhejiang province in China, at the intersection of the southern terminus of the Grand Canal and the head of Hangzhou Bay. Renowned as one of the Eight Ancient Capitals of China, it is celebrated for its cultural heritage and its West Lake. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

Facts
Population
11,936,010 1
Area (sq km)
16,821.1 1
Founding Year
221 BCE 1
Founding Year
221 BCE 1
Population Estimate Year
2020 1
Elevation (m)
19 2
Latitude
30.267 degrees north 1
Longitude
120.153 degrees east 1
FAQs

Why does Hangzhou celebrate Westlake Day on June 24?

Hangzhou observes Westlake Day on June 24, a holiday officially introduced by the municipal government to promote West Lake culture and tourism. The date was picked to celebrate the anniversary of West Lake's entry into the World Heritage List.
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China, Countries

Hangzhou is a city in China.

Source Hangzhou (Wikipedia)
Zhejiang, States or Territories

hangzhou is associated with zhejiang.

Source Hangzhou (Wikipedia)

Capital Of

Zhejiang, States or Territories

hangzhou is the capital of zhejiang.

Source Hangzhou (Wikipedia)
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Sources
1. Hangzhou (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia Foundation
  • Infobox, population
    Population (2020 census) 11,936,010
  • Infobox: area_total_km2
    16821.1
  • Infobox, coordinates
    30.267 degrees N 120.153 degrees E
  • Introduction
    Hangzhou is the capital and most populous city of Zhejiang province, China, situated at the intersection of the southern terminus of the Grand Canal and the head of Hangzhou Bay.
  • Wikipedia: Hangzhou, lead section
    Established as a county seat in 221 BC, Hangzhou later served as the capital of the Wuyue Kingdom (923-997) and the Southern Song dynasty (1138-1276).
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2. Hangzhou (Wikidata)
  • P2044 (elevation above sea level)
    elevation 19 m
  • In Group: Cities of Eastern Asia (World), Wikipedia infobox, country field
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Wikidata: Hangzhou
Wikidata Q4970, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the Source
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