Linyi is a prefecture level city in Shandong Province, a regional central city in Shandong Province approved by the State Council, a livable city with waterfront characteristics, a modern industrial and Trade City, and a trade and logistics center. By the end of 2019, Linyi has three districts and nine counties with a total area of 17191.2 square kilometers and a permanent population of 10.667 million, with an urbanization rate of 52.75%.