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Chengdu, Sichuan

China

Regional capital30.6667° N, 104.0667° E

Chengdu is a city located in China, within the province of Sichuan. It has a population of 13,568,357, making it one of the largest urban areas in the country.

Population13,568,357
ProvinceSichuan
Coordinates30.6667° N, 104.0667° E
CountryChina
Rank in China#5 of 886,766

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Nearest Airports

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Chengdu Fenghuangshan Air Base

CN-0244Local

7.5 km away

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Chengdu Taipingsi Airport

CN-0245Local

8.5 km away

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Chengdu Huangtianba Air Base

CN-0026Regional

12 km away

About Chengdu

The city is situated at coordinates 30.66667° N latitude and 104.06667° E longitude, placing it in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres. Chengdu has an elevation of 499 meters and operates within the Asia/Shanghai timezone. Nearby places include Tianpeng, located approximately 37.5 km away.

Chengdu ranks as the 5th most populous city in China out of a total of 3,483 cities. Its population is significant compared to other major cities such as Shanghai, Beijing, and Shenzhen.

Cities in Sichuan

Chengdu is the capital of Sichuan province, which contains 81 cities. Other notable cities in the province include Nanchong, Dazhou, Mianyang, Zigong, and Neijiang. The city has a well-developed infrastructure, including 170 hospitals, 387 schools, 31 universities, and 519 parks.

Nanchong1,858,875Dazhou1,589,435Mianyang1,550,000Zigong1,262,064Neijiang1,251,095Meishan1,107,742Luzhou998,900Ziyang905,729Guang’an858,159Yibin836,340

Nearby Cities

Chengdu has 20 nearby cities and towns within a 25 km radius.

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YingmenkouCity
4.1 km
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YulinCity
4.2 km
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XiyaoCity
4.8 km
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ShahepuCity
4.9 km
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YongfengchangCity
5.3 km
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ChadianCity
5.5 km
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XiaodongyuemiaoCity
6.1 km
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ShengdengCity
6.2 km
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BaoheCity
6.3 km
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TaipingCity
6.5 km
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DongzikouCity
6.5 km
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TuanjieCity
6.7 km
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YuanjianianCity
6.7 km
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YangliuCity
6.9 km
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ChangshenggouCity
7.1 km
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ZengjiawanCity
7.2 km
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JinniubaCity
7.7 km
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LiuliCity
7.8 km
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CaodianziCity
7.9 km
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SupoqiaoCity
8 km

Universities in Chengdu

Chengdu is home to 8 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Chengdu University1978——
Chengdu University of Technology1956——
Sichuan Normal University1946——
Sichuan University1896——
Southwest Jiaotong University———
Southwest Minzu University1951——
University of Electronic Science and Technology of China1956——
Xihua University1960——
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Largest cities in China

#1 Shanghai24,874,500#2 Beijing18,960,744#3 Shenzhen17,494,398#4 Guangzhou16,096,724#5 Chengdu13,568,357
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Chengdu?

The population of Chengdu is 13,568,357.

In which province/state is Chengdu located?

Chengdu is located in Sichuan province.

What are the coordinates of Chengdu?

The coordinates of Chengdu are 30.66667° N latitude and 104.06667° E longitude.

What is the elevation of Chengdu?

The elevation of Chengdu is 499 meters.

What is the nearest airport to Chengdu?

The nearest airport is Chengdu Fenghuangshan Air Base, located 7.5 km away.

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