City Details: Liaoyang

A few alternate names for Liaoyang are: LQQ, Liao-jang, Liao-yang-hsien, Liao-yang-shih, Liaojangas, Liaoyang, Liau-iong-chhi, Lieu Duong, Lieu-iong, Liâu-iông-chhī

Liaoyang is a prefecture-level city of east-central Liaoning province, China, situated on the Taizi River. It is approximately one hour south of Shenyang, the provincial capital, by car. Liaoyang is home to Liaoning University's College of Foreign Studies and a number of vocational colleges. The city hosts a limited number of professional basketball and volleyball games in a modern sports facility. According to the latest statistics in 2020, the age distribution of the population in Liaoyang is as follows: 0–14 years old account for 9.83% of the population; 15–59 years old account for 62.26% of the population; 60 years old and above account for 27.91% of the population; 65 years old and above account for 19.46% of the population.

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General Information

  • Official Name: People's Republic of China
  • Common Name: China
  • Population: 687890
  • Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
  • Coordinates: 41.27194, 123.17306
  • Country Code: CHN
  • Continent: Asia

Closest Airports to Liaoyang

  • 1. Anshan Air Base (AOG), distance from city center: 32.50 km
  • 2. Taoxian Airport (SHE), distance from city center: 48.38 km
  • 3. Yingkou Lanqi Airport (YKH), distance from city center: 106.13 km

Location of Liaoyang

China Country Details

  • Country: China
  • Official Name: People's Republic of China
  • Capital: Beijing
  • Region: Asia
  • Subregion: Eastern Asia
  • Population: 1,402,112,000
  • Area: 9,706,961 km²
  • Languages: Chinese
  • Currency: Chinese yuan (¥)
  • Timezones: UTC+08:00
  • Flag: Flag of {countryDetailsInfoJson[0].name.common}

Has borders with:

  • Afghanistan
  • Bhutan
  • Myanmar
  • Hong Kong
  • India
  • Kazakhstan
  • Nepal
  • Korea (North)
  • Kyrgyzstan
  • Lao People's Democratic Republic
  • Macao
  • Mongolia
  • Pakistan
  • Russian Federation
  • Tajikistan
  • Viet Nam

Holidays in Liaoyang, People's Republic of China

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Museums in Liaoyang, People's Republic of China

Museum

辽阳博物馆

东四道街, Xiangping Subdistrict, 111000 Liaoning, China

Coordinates: 41.2680° N, 123.1827° E

Museum

辽阳市科技馆

天福路, Dongjingling, 111000 Liaoning, China

Coordinates: 41.2622° N, 123.2227° E

Museum

满铁图书馆旧址

中华大街, Shengli, 111000 Liaoning, China

Coordinates: 41.2774° N, 123.1676° E