According to recent data released by the Guangzhou Municipal Planning and Natural Resources Bureau, the city's built-up area reached 1431.83 square kilometers as of October 31, 2025. This represents an increase of 21.43 square kilometers compared to the previous year.
The built-up area refers to regions within the city's administrative boundaries that have undergone substantial development, with basic municipal and public facilities in place. It serves as a key indicator of urban growth, and its expansion rate reflects the pace of a city's development. This data provides a foundation for further research in urban geography, planning, and ecology.
In recent years, Guangzhou's built-up area has grown steadily, rising from 1350.95 square kilometers in 2020 to 1431.83 square kilometers in 2025. This growth underscores the continuous improvement of urban infrastructure, the expansion of industrial space, and the clustering effects of population and economic activity.
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