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Lanzhou, Gansu

China

Regional capital36.0570° N, 103.8399° E

Lanzhou is a city located in China, within the province of Gansu. It has a population of approximately 3,000,000 residents, making it a significant urban center in the region.

Population3,000,000
ProvinceGansu
Coordinates36.0570° N, 103.8399° E
CountryChina
Rank in China#43 of 886,766

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Nearest Airports

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Lanzhou Air Base

CN-0123Regional

37.4 km away

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Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport

LHWInternational

54.6 km away

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Lintao Air Base

CN-0125Regional

83.3 km away

Infrastructure & Services

Lanzhou has a wide network of infrastructure and services. Within a 10 km radius, the city counts 301 banks, 300 restaurants, 232 hotels, 157 schools and 104 parks.

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47Hospitals
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157Schools
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10Universities
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104Parks
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16Museums
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10Libraries
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232Hotels
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300Restaurants
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301Banks
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67Pharmacies
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46Fuel stations
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41Train stations
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14Bus stations
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36Police stations
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3Fire stations
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Within a 10 km radius. Source: OpenStreetMap

Useful Facts

Alternative names
Lantcheou, Lanchow, Lan-chow-fu, Lan-chow, Lan-chou-fu, Lan-chou
Area
13,192.31 km²
Official website
www.lanzhou.gov.cn
Wikipedia
Lanzhou
Wikidata
Q183584

About Lanzhou

Geographically, Lanzhou is situated at coordinates 36.05701° N latitude and 103.83987° E longitude. It lies in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at an elevation of 1521 meters. The city operates within the Asia/Shanghai timezone.

Lanzhou ranks 43rd in population among 3483 cities in China. With a total urban population of 705,874,122 in the country, the city's size is notable compared to larger urban centers such as Shanghai and Beijing.

Cities in Gansu

As the capital of Gansu province, Lanzhou ranks first among 383 cities in the area. Other significant cities in Gansu include Qingyang, Tianshui, Wuwei, Zhangye, and Pingliang. The city is supported by various amenities, including 47 hospitals, 157 schools, and 10 universities.

Qingyang2,125,400Tianshui1,212,791Wuwei1,010,295Zhangye507,433Pingliang504,848Jiuquan428,346Dingxi420,614Baiyin294,400Linxia Chengguanzhen274,466Jiayuguan231,853

Nearby Cities

Lanzhou has 20 nearby cities and towns within a 25 km radius.

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ZhangyeluDistrict capital
1.5 km
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XiaoyantanCity
2.3 km
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LijiawanCity
2.5 km
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BaliyaoCity
4.3 km
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ZuojiawanCity
4.5 km
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JianshuigouCity
4.5 km
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LuotuotanCity
4.8 km
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TouyingCity
4.9 km
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ShangpingCity
5 km
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ZhuojiagouCity
5.3 km
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ShizuiziCity
5.4 km
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LangongpingCity
5.6 km
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XihuDistrict capital
5.8 km
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BaidaopingCity
5.9 km
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YatouCity
6.1 km
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ShenjialingCity
6.2 km
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WangjiazhuangCity
6.3 km
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XiagouwashanCity
6.9 km
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HanjiaheCity
7 km
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DonggangzhenCity
7.3 km

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Lanzhou?

The population of Lanzhou is approximately 3,000,000.

In which province/state is Lanzhou located?

Lanzhou is located in Gansu province.

What are the coordinates of Lanzhou?

The coordinates of Lanzhou are 36.05701° N latitude and 103.83987° E longitude.

What is the elevation of Lanzhou?

The elevation of Lanzhou is 1521 meters.

What is the nearest airport to Lanzhou?

The nearest airport to Lanzhou is Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport.

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