Danzhou

Location of Dangzhou in Hainan:

Danzhou, situated northwest of Hainan Island, boasts vast expanses, making it the island’s largest city by area. Nada Town, often informally known as Danzhou City, serves as the administrative seat and urban hub of this sprawling locale. In February 2015, Danzhou was elevated from a county-level city to a prefecture-level city, signifying its growing significance.

With a population totaling 932,362 as of 2010, Danzhou is predominantly inhabited by the Han ethnic group, comprising approximately 857,342 individuals.

Accessibility to Danzhou has been enhanced by the Hainan Western Ring High-Speed Railway, featuring a convenient exit at Baimajin.

Despite being part of Hainan Island, Danzhou boasts a distinct local dialect, unintelligible to most Hainanese residents, adding to its unique cultural tapestry.