Where is Datong?
Datong is a city in Shanxi, China. Its population is about 1.9M inhabitants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Datong located?
Datong is a city in Shanxi, China, located at 40.0936°N, 113.2914°E.
Which country is Datong in?
Datong is in China.
What is the population of Datong?
The population of Datong is approximately 1.9M inhabitants.
What region is Datong in?
Datong is located in the Shanxi region of China.
How far is Datong from Beijing?
Datong is approximately 265 km from Beijing, the capital of China.
What time zone is Datong in?
Datong is in the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What are the coordinates of Datong?
The geographic coordinates of Datong are 40.0936°N, 113.2914°E.
What cities are near Datong?
Cities near Datong include: Hohhot.
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