Province of Hubei, China

Location of province of Hubei on a map

Hubei is a province found in the nation of China. Home to 57,237,740 people, it is the 9th largest division in China in terms of population.

Hubei gained its current status as a province in the year 1949. The government of Hubei is lead by Wang Guosheng and is based in the province capital of Wuhan (Population: 9,785,388).

The most populous cities in Hubei are: Wuhan (Population: 9,785,388), Shiyan (Population: 3,460,000), Huangshi (Population: 688,090), Shashi (Population: 498,780), Yichang (Population: 476,725).

Hubei Province - Quick Facts

Country China
Region Type Province
ISO Code CN_42
Time Zone HKT
Year of Establishment 1949
Capital Wuhan (Population: 9,785,388)
Head of Government Wang Guosheng
Total Population 57,237,740
Total Area 185,673 sq km (71,689 sq miles)
Population Density 308.3 sq km (798.4 sq miles)