Danzhou ( Hainan ) City Information
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Major Economic Indicators (2010)
| Land Area (km2) |
3,235 |
| Population (million) |
1 |
| GDP (RMB billion) |
11.45 |
| GDP Composition |
| Primary Industry |
53.5% |
Secondary Industry
(Industry & Contruction) |
13% |
| Tertiary Industry (Service) |
33.5% |
| GDP Per Capita (RMB) |
13,219 |
| Unemployment Rate |
3.5% |
| Fixed Asset Investment (RMB billion) |
3.9 |
| Utilized FDI (USD million) |
13 (2007) |
| Total Import & Export (USD million) |
N.A. |
| Export (USD million) |
7.6 (2007) |
| Import (USD million) |
N.A. |
| Sales of Consumer Goods (RMB billion) |
3.1 |
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Source: Danzhou Economic and Social Development Report 2010 |
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| Introduction |
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Located in northwest of Hainan Island and adjacent to North Bay, Danzhou is a county-level city of the province. It is 130 km southwest of the provincial capital Haikou.
Danzhou has a tropical climate, with an average annual temperature of 23.3°C and an annual rainfall of 1800-2000 mm. Danzhou usually experiences tropical storms between September and November each year.
Danzhou has an extensive land transport system, with the island's circle railway and highway passing through it. Cargo can be transported by sea to Southeast Asia and other coastal cities in Southeast China.
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| Economic Features |
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Agriculture is the most important industry of Danzhou. It focuses on the development of tropical fruit, medical materials and rare flowers. In 2010, total output value in agriculture reached RMB 6.12 billion, up 7.5% year-on year. Farming is a major sector in the industry, contributing 30% of the total output value. Of all the agricultural products produced by the city, sugarcane output fell 6.9%, hitting 1.5 million tons.
In 2010, the industrial output of enterprises above designated size in Danzhou reached RMB 2.57 billion, accounting for 79% of the industrial sector's total. Its major industries are petrochemicals, coal chemicals, paper making, steel production and building materials, as well as rubber and sugar production.
Tourism is the biggest industry in Danzhou's service sector. In 2010, 0.5 million travelers visited Danzhou, 5.3% higher than in 2009. The revenue from tourism reached RMB 35.6 million, growing by 21.6%.
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| Cultural Highlights |
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The city of Danzhou was built in 110 B.C. It is one of the oldest cities in Hainan. Danzhou was honored as the "Village of Poem", "Village of Couplet" and "Village of Civil Arts". Su Dongpo, one of the famous poets from the Song Dynasty (960-1127), once lived in Danzhou. The city is also famous for its unique local songs.
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| Tourist Attraction |
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Dongpo Academy, which was built in 1098, was once the residence of Su Dongpo. After his death, it functioned as a school which provided the highest level of education in Danzhou. The academy was rebuilt several times during its history and it now serves as a tourist attraction.
Aside from its rich history, Danzhou also has numerous scenic spots, such as hot-springs, beaches and tropical forests. The most famous dish in Danzhou is the "Milan".
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| Major Development Zones |
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By the end of 2010, Danzhou had one state-level development zones, namely Yangpu Economic Development Zone.
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Name
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Area (km²)
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Pillar Industries
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GDP in 2010
(RMB billion)
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| Yangpu Economic Development Zone |
30
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Petrochemicals, paper making |
10.3 (2009)
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Source: National Development and Reform Commission |
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| Honors |
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National Excellence in Tourism (2007)
-National Tourism Administration
China's Top 100 Agricultural City (2005)
-Ministry of Agriculture
National Excellence in Greenery (2003)
-Ministry of Construction
National Excellence in Improvement of City Environment (1998)
-Ministry of Construction
National Sanitary City (1995)
-Ministry of Health
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