According to the notice issued by the People's Government of Zhengzhou Municipality on October 11, the urban built-up are a in downtown Zhengzhou reached 796.70 square kilometers in 2023, an expansion of 22.38 square kilometers compared to 2022. The total urban built-up area has grown to 1,412.22 square kilometers, an increase of 27.71 square kilometers from the previous year.
"As urbanization accelerates, Zhengzhou expands year by year," said Song Xiangqing, vice president of the Commerce Economy Association of China. According to him, such expansion is the outcome of resource convergence, population concentration, and economic growth. Song also noted that a larger city size signifies an enhanced capacity for resource integration, population accommodation, and enhanced urban attractiveness and influence.
A series of impressive data highlights that Zhengzhou, as a national metropolis, has ascended to a new level in its modernization efforts. By the end of 2023, the urban built-up are a in downtown Zhengzhou has expanded to rank among the top 15 major cities in China. The city's permanent population reached 13.08 million, and its GDP exceeded 1.36 trillion yuan. In the first half of 2024, Zhengzhou recorded a regional GDP of 725.24 billion yuan, representing 23% of Henan's total economic output. With its steady economic growth, Zhengzhou continues to lead Henan's overall development. (Chinese source: Henan Daily Reporter: Wang Yanhui Translator: Zhang Yahan Intern: Qin Jingzhu Proofreader: Ding Lan and Zhao Hanqing )
