“Baotou” in Mongolian means “place that has deer”, and is therefore known as “Deer City.”  Famous for its iron and steel industry, Baotou is also known as the “Steel City.” With a particularly advantageous geographical location, Baotou has long been recognized as an important centre for fur and food distribution.

Baotou has six districts, two banners and one county. The city has a resident population of just over 2.43 million, and covers an area of 27,691 square kilometres. Baotou won a UN-Habitat Award in 2002. The city has more than 30 urban parks and plazas, covering 133 hectares.