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Hunan

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AT A GLANCE

Hunan in facts

  • TypeProvince
  • CapitalChangsha
  • Population66.4 m2020 · 66,444,864
  • Area211,836 km²
Map: Natural Earth (public domain) · Open in the world map
All geographic & statistical details (8)
Density
314 people per km²
World region
Asia · Eastern Asia
ISO 3166-2 code
CN-HN
National anthem
"Yiyongjun Jinxingqu" (The March of the Volunteers) · Tian Han/Nie Er
Time zone
UTC+8
Official website
hunan.gov.cn (opens in a new tab)
Location
27.6°N, 111.8°E
Neighbouring regions
6

Facts: Wikidata Q45761, retrieved 1 November 2026. Figures can change; check the source for the latest. Location, time zone and distances are worked out by The Landlore from Wikidata coordinates and the IANA time zone database.

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