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Shilong

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Updated Monday, October 19, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Shilong month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Shilong are typically January, February and December, with average daytime highs around 21–22°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 32°C), January the coldest (average low 11°C), and June the wettest (about 392 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January20.611.3457.3
February21.812.5666.9
March24.716.31476.4
April27.720.02467.1
May29.723.42927.9
June31.025.43928.0
July32.426.224910.1
August31.625.63828.4
September31.524.72599.1
October29.321.2948.6
November25.717.2667.7
December21.311.8237.8

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Shilong's invasion of Sichuan

    a major military campaign launched by the Nanzhao kingdom against the Tang Dynasty

  2. Settlement of Shilong town

    during the Song dynasty, 800 years ago

Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

  • Zeng Guoqiang

    First Chinese athlete to win Olympic gold in weightlifting, born and raised in Shilong.

  • Jackie Chan

    also known as Fang Shilong

Historical figures

  • Shilong

    led the Nanzhao kingdom's invasion of Sichuan during the late ninth century

Local business and employers

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Buildings and landmarks

  • Shilong Old Street

    Lively commercial street with local shops, street food stalls, and everyday town life in Shilong.

  • Shilong Park

    Riverside park with walking paths and shaded seating in Shilong.

  • Shilong Railway Station

    Local transport hub connecting Shilong with wider Guangdong by frequent regional trains.

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01 · Economy

Work and the economy in Shilong

What defines the present-day economy of Shilong?

Shilong is a town in Dongguan, Guangdong, China. Located at coordinates 23.11444 and 113.84722, the settlement operates within the Asia/Shanghai timezone.

How does the local population engage with monetary transactions and commerce? With a recorded population of 109,733 residents, individuals in the municipality utilize CNY as their currency for trade and daily economic exchange.

Which linguistic backgrounds are represented among the economic participants in the area? The populace and workforce communicate using several recognized languages, specifically zh-CN, yue, wuu, dta, ug, and za. Additional geographical specifications concerning the municipality are cataloged in the GeoNames record for Shilong, and broader disambiguation details are documented in the Wikipedia entry for Shilong.

02 · History

How Shilong took shape

Shilong is a town in Dongguan, Guangdong province, China. It has a population of 109,733 and lies at latitude 23.11444 and longitude 113.84722.

How has Shilong’s history shaped its present‑day role?

The name Shilong appears in several Chinese locales, including a district in Henan and towns in Hubei, indicating a historically widespread use of the term across the country. The Guangdong town emerged as part of the administrative framework of Dongguan, a prefecture‑level city within the province of Guangdong, aligning it with the region’s long‑standing patterns of settlement and governance. While specific historic events are not detailed in the available sources, the town’s continued inclusion in official records reflects its sustained presence in the provincial landscape.

In contemporary terms, the town’s population of over one hundred thousand sustains a variety of local commerce, public services, and community activities that contribute to the broader socioeconomic fabric of Dongguan. The linguistic diversity listed—Mandarin (zh‑CN), Cantonese (yue), Wu (wuu), among others—mirrors the multicultural character of the area and supports everyday economic interactions.

03 · Overview

Shilong, in brief

Shilong is a town in Dongguan, Guangdong, China. It has a population of 109,733.

What monetary system underpins daily transactions in Shilong?

All commercial activity in Shilong is conducted using the Chinese yuan, denoted by the currency code CNY. This aligns the town with the national monetary framework of the People’s Republic of China, facilitating seamless trade with other regions that share the same currency.

Which languages support business communication in Shilong?

The linguistic landscape includes Mandarin Chinese (zh‑CN) alongside regional tongues such as Cantonese (yue) and Wu (wuu). Additional language groups represented are DTA, Uyghur (ug), and Zhuang (za). This multilingual environment enables interaction with a diverse set of domestic partners and accommodates workers from various linguistic backgrounds.

How does Shilong’s administrative affiliation shape its economic links?

As a constituent town of Dongguan, Shilong falls under the jurisdiction of Guangdong province, a region noted for its extensive commercial networks. The town’s governance structure ties it to provincial policies that influence taxation, infrastructure development, and investment incentives, thereby integrating Shilong into broader market mechanisms.

What role does population size play in Shilong’s labor market?

With 109,733 residents, Shilong possesses a sizable labor pool that can support a range of enterprises, from small‑scale retail to larger manufacturing outfits that operate within Dongguan’s industrial zones. The demographic figure provides a baseline for estimating workforce availability and consumer demand.

Where can readers find additional reference material on Shilong?

Further details are available on the Shilong Wikipedia entry and the GeoNames database.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Shilong

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01 · Q&A

Where is Shilong located and what are its coordinates?

Shilong is situated in China at geographic coordinates 23.1144, 113.8472, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Shilong?

Shilong has a recorded population of approximately 109,733 and observes the Asia/Shanghai time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Shilong?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Shilong include ZH-CN, YUE, WUU, DTA, UG, ZA, with CNY used for local transactions.

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