Xihu, Hangzhou

Xihu
西湖区
District
Location of Xihu District within Hangzhou
Xihu
Location in Zhejiang
Coordinates: 30°16′N 120°08′E / 30.267°N 120.133°E / 30.267; 120.133
CountryPeople's Republic of China
ProvinceZhejiang
Sub-provincial cityHangzhou
Area
 • Total
312.43 km2 (120.63 sq mi)
Population
 • Total
544,600
 • Density1,700/km2 (4,500/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+8 (China Standard)
Websitewww.hzxh.gov.cn

Xihu District (Chinese: 西湖区; pinyin: Xīhú Qū) is an urban district of Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China. It was named after West Lake, which is in its jurisdiction.

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