What is the population of Wu'an? Latest data and structural analysis
Recently, the discussion about urban population data has become one of the hot topics on the Internet. As a county-level city under the jurisdiction of Handan City, Hebei Province, the population size of Wu'an City has aroused the curiosity of many netizens. This article will conduct a structured analysis of the current population status of Wu'an City based on the latest statistical data.
1. Total population data of Wu’an City

| Statistical year | Permanent population (10,000 people) | Registered population (10,000 people) | population growth rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 81.6 | 84.2 | 0.8% |
| 2021 | 82.3 | 84.7 | 0.9% |
| 2022 | 83.1 | 85.2 | 1.0% |
It can be seen from the table data that the population of Wu'an City shows a steady growth trend. There is a difference of about 20,000 people between the permanent population and the registered population, which may be related to the floating population.
2. Population structure characteristics
| age structure | Proportion | sex ratio | numerical value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-14 years old | 18.2% | male | 51.3% |
| 15-59 years old | 62.7% | women | 48.7% |
| 60 years and above | 19.1% | - | - |
The population structure of Wu'an City shows the following characteristics: a relatively high proportion of the working-age population, an aging level slightly higher than the national average, and a basically balanced gender ratio.
3. Regional population distribution
| Administrative region | Population (10,000 people) | Area (square kilometers) | Population density (person/square kilometer) |
|---|---|---|---|
| urban area | 28.5 | 120 | 2375 |
| Western Mountains | 15.2 | 580 | 262 |
| eastern plains | 39.4 | 750 | 525 |
Population distribution shows obvious regional differences, with the highest population density in urban areas, and sparse population distribution in western mountainous areas due to terrain restrictions.
4. Analysis of population change trends
According to data observation in the past three years, the population of Wu'an City shows the following changing trends:
1.Natural growth rate is stable: The birth rate remains at about 8.5‰, the death rate is about 6.2‰, and the natural growth rate is about 2.3‰.
2.Significant growth in machinery: With the development of local steel, building materials and other industries, the number of migrant workers has increased year by year, with an average annual net inflow of about 3,000 people.
3.The process of urbanization is accelerating: The urbanization rate will increase from 56% in 2020 to 59% in 2022, with an average annual growth of 1.5 percentage points.
5. Comparison with other counties and cities
| County and city name | Population size (10,000 people) | Area (square kilometers) | GDP (100 million yuan) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wu'an City | 83.1 | 1450 | 680 |
| Shexian | 42.3 | 1560 | 210 |
| Yongnian District | 95.6 | 980 | 450 |
From the comparative data, it can be seen that Wu'an City is an upper-middle-sized city among the counties under the jurisdiction of Handan City, but it has obvious advantages in economic aggregate and shows a high population carrying capacity.
6. Prospects for population development
According to the "Fourteenth Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development of Wu'an City", by 2025, the city's permanent population is expected to reach about 850,000. The main influencing factors include:
1.Industry driving effect: The construction of emerging industrial parks will create more job opportunities and attract population agglomeration.
2.Improved traffic conditions: The improvement of transportation facilities such as Qinglan Expressway and Handan-Changchun Railway has enhanced regional connectivity.
3.Public service improvement: The improvement of the level of public services such as education and medical care will help to increase the attractiveness of the population.
To sum up, Wu'an City currently has a permanent population of approximately 831,000 people, making it a county-level city with a relatively large population in the Handan region. Its population development shows the characteristics of stable growth in total population, gradual optimization of structure, uneven but reasonable distribution, and its future development potential is worth looking forward to.
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