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Guangzhou
City in Guangdong, China
Overview
Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong Province, is a sprawling metropolis and a hub of trade, history, and Cantonese cuisine. Blending modern skyscrapers with ancient temples and leafy parks, the city is alive with both innovation and tradition.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
China
Province
Guangdong
Population
18,676,605
Time Zone
Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates
23.13°, 113.26°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost
$1,441
Local Cost
$709
Local Income
$1,100
Cashless
98
English
45
Temperature
22.6°C
Summer Avg
28.1°C
Winter Avg
15.2°C
Record High
36.9°C
Record Low
-3.4°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1729 mm
Internet Speed
88 Mbps
Upload
14 Mbps
Latency
20 ms
City Vibrancy
81
Coworking
0
Cafes
58
Nightlife
2
Parks
21
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
FUO
Distance
20 km
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Neighborhoods
Mapped212 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 80 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 212 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 85/100.
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