Location Map of Zhaotong City in China

Zhaotong City (昭通市) is situated in the northeastern part of Yunnan Province, at the convergence of Yunnan, Guizhou, and Sichuan provinces, in the heart of the Wumeng Mountains. The city is located along the lower reaches of the Jinsha River, serving as a transition zone between the Sichuan Basin and the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau.

Geographic Coordinates:

• Latitude: Approximately 27°33′ N
• Longitude: Approximately 103°45′ E

Surrounding Areas:

• East: Borders Bijie City, Guizhou Province.
• South: Borders Qujing City, Yunnan Province.
• West: Separated from Sichuan’s Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture by the Jinsha River.
• North: Borders Yibin City, Sichuan Province, also divided by the Jinsha River.

Geographical Features:

• Total Area: Zhaotong covers an area of 23,021 square kilometers.
• Terrain: The city is located in a mountainous region, characterized by rugged terrain and deep river valleys.
• Elevation: Elevations in Zhaotong range from 1,000 meters to over 3,000 meters.

Zhaotong’s strategic location makes it an important gateway between the Sichuan Basin and the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau, and a vital transport hub connecting the Southwest to the rest of China.