“百千万工程”推动茂名县域经济、产业高质量发展

Core Insights - Maoming's industrial investment growth reached 29.4% in Q1, ranking first in the province, while the industrial technological transformation investment grew by 73.1% last year, also the highest in the province [1][4] - The urban resident population in Maoming increased by 158,400 from the end of 2022 to reach 3.018 million by the end of 2024, with a continuous rise in urbanization rate over the past four years [1][5] Industrial Development - The "Hundred Thousand Project" has significantly improved the industrial landscape in Maoming, with 43 industrial projects signed in the last quarter alone, totaling an investment of approximately 6.73 billion [3] - The total investment in the Maoming Petrochemical refining transformation and ethylene quality improvement project reached 7.176 billion, contributing to the overall industrial growth [4] - Over 150 industrial enterprises in Maoming have engaged in technological upgrades, with more than 80 enterprises undergoing digital transformation [4] Urbanization and Population Growth - The urbanization rate in Maoming reached 48.11% by the end of 2024, an increase of 2.27 percentage points from 2022, surpassing the provincial average [5] - The focus on attracting and retaining residents has led to the establishment of quality medical and educational institutions in county towns, enhancing the living environment [6] Rural Development and Agricultural Growth - The agricultural, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery total output value in Maoming reached 120.886 billion, with an added value of 77.210 billion, both ranking first in the province [9] - The "Five Trees and One Fish" initiative has created over 600,000 jobs and increased income through the development of local specialties [8][9] - Maoming is developing multiple agricultural industry clusters, including vegetables, livestock, and aquatic products, to promote the integration of primary, secondary, and tertiary industries [8][10]