Hefei, the bustling capital of Anhui Province, has officially joined China’s elite club of cities with over 10 million permanent residents—a milestone marking its rapid urbanization and growing economic clout. 🌃 The latest 2024 population survey revealed Hefei’s population rose to 10.002 million, with a staggering 86.38% urbanization rate. This makes it the country’s 18th city to cross the 10M threshold! 📊
Anhui Province’s overall population also inched up to 61.23 million, but it’s Hefei that’s stealing the spotlight. Among China’s mega-cities, 15 out of 17 (like Shanghai, Beijing, and Shenzhen) also boast GDPs above 1 trillion yuan, proving that big populations often mean big economies. 💼💰
The Yangtze River Delta region, already a powerhouse, is eyeing more growth: cities like Nanjing and Ningbo—each with populations over 9 million—could soon join the 10M club. 🚀 What’s driving this urban boom? Experts point to job opportunities, tech innovation, and infrastructure investments attracting millennials and professionals alike. 📱💡
For young adventurers and entrepreneurs, Hefei’s rise is a signpost of Asia’s shifting urban landscape—where cities aren’t just growing, they’re becoming global economic engines. 🌍✨
