It is the largest city in Hubei and the most populous city in Central China, with a population of over 11 million, the seventh most populous Chinese city, and one of the nine National Central Cities of China
Idolobha elikhulu kunawo wonke eHubei nedolobha elinabantu abaningi kakhulu eCentral China, elinabantu abangaphezu kwezigidi eziyi-11, idolobha lesishiyagalolunye elinabantu abaningi kakhulu eChina, futhi lingenye yamadolobha ayisishiyagalolunye eNational Central Cities of China.