Datong at a glance
With about 1,850,000 residents, Datong is the 77th largest of the 621 China cities listed on ConnectLove. Within Shanxi it ranks 3rd by population among 14 listed cities. Shanghai, the largest listed city in China, is roughly 1,231 km away. The nearest larger city is Hohhot, about 160 km away. The closest listed city is Ulanqab at around 101 km, so a wider discovery distance can include people there too. Datong sits at 40.09°N, 113.29°E, in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.