| General Introduction
Heyuan City
銆怗eneral Introduction銆
Heyuan is situated in the northeastern part of Guangdong Province and the mid-upper reaches of the Dongjiang River. It exercises
jurisdiction over Yuancheng District, Dongyuan, Heping, Longchuan, Zijin and Lianping Counties, with an area of 15,800 square kilometers
and a population of 3,412,600.
銆怘istory銆
Heyuan was in the south of ancient Yangzhou. In the first year of Yongming's Reign of the Southern Dynasty (A.D. 483), part of
Longchuan County became Heyuan County. With a history of more than 2000 years, Heyuan is known as the ancient home of Hakkas people and a land of greenness.
銆怑conomy銆
In terms of economy, Heyuan had been backward in the past, but began to accelerate in 2006. The city's GDP went up by 27.3
percent compared with the previous year, marking a new high. Heyuan ranks among the fastest-growing district-level municipalities in
Guangdong. The city boasts quite a few famous brands, including a variety of top brand names in the province.
Editor: Yan
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