Mayor: Cheng Yongwen
Vice Mayor: Zhao Haishan
Secretary of CPC: Yu Cheng
Province: Hubei
Population: Approximately 8.85 million (2024)
Urban Population: Approximately 6.6 million (no recent specific data found, so likely still relevant)
Total Municipal Area: 8,494 square kilometers
Geographic Coordinates: East Longitude 113°41′-115°05′, North Latitude 29°58′-31°22′
GDP: 1.77 trillion yuan (2022)
Phone Area Code: 027
Postal Code: 430000
Airport: Tianhe International Airport remains a significant air transport hub, though it is now one of the busiest airports in China, catering to a growing number of international and domestic flights.
Main Train Stations: Wuhan’s main train stations are Hankou, Wuchang, and the newer Wuhan Railway Station, which serves as a major hub for high-speed rail.
City Tree: Dawn redwood
City Flower: Plum blossom
Tourist Season: Spring and Autumn remain the best times to visit due to the mild and pleasant weather.
Administrative Districts/County Level Divisions: Wuhan is divided into 13 districts: Caidian, Dongxihu, Hannan, Hanyang, Hongshan, Huangpi, Jiang’an, Jianghan, Jiangxia, Qiaokou, Qingshan, Wuchang, and Xinzhou.
Climate: Wuhan has a subtropical humid monsoon climate with four distinct seasons. Winters are cold and dry, while summers are hot and humid, with an annual average temperature of around 17.0°C.
Top 5 Companies in Wuhan:
- Dongfeng Motor Corporation: Leading manufacturer of commercial vehicles and passenger cars.
- Wuhan Iron and Steel (Group) Corporation (WISCO): Major producer of iron and steel products.
- China Gezhouba Group Corporation: Specializes in construction and engineering projects.
- Zall Development Group: Focuses on logistics and trading markets.
- Jointown Pharmaceutical Group: One of the largest pharmaceutical distribution companies in China
Information from: (China Briefing) (TechBehemoths).
Sister cities:
Arnhem, Netherlands, Sister city in 1999
Bordeaux, The Republic of France, in 1998
Cheongju, Republic of Korea, in 2000
Duisberg, Germany, in 1982
Galati, Romania, in 1987
Gyor, Hungary, in 1996
Khartoum, Sudan, in 1995
Kiev, Ukraine, in 1990
Manchester, United Kingdom, in 1986
Oita, Japan, in 1979
Pittsburgh, USA, in 1982