In 20 19, the GDP of Guangzhou metropolitan area was about 4,056.7 billion yuan, accounting for 37.68% of Guangdong province. The resident population is about 37 1 10000, accounting for 32.438+0% of Guangdong province. The land area is about 7 1573 square kilometers, accounting for 39.82% of Guangdong province.
In the Overall Development Plan of Guangdong Development Zone (2020-2035) published by the Guangdong Provincial Development and Reform Commission on June 5, 2020, it is clearly proposed to promote the deep integration of Guangzhou metropolitan area (including Guangzhou, Foshan, Zhaoqing, Qingyuan, Yunfu and Shaoguan), Shenzhen metropolitan area (including Shenzhen, Dongguan, Huizhou, Heyuan and Shanwei) and the metropolitan area on the west bank of the Pearl River Estuary, and to develop a region around the Pearl River Delta region.