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Harbin, Heilongjiang

China

Regional capital45.7500° N, 126.6500° E

Harbin is a city located in China, specifically in the Heilongjiang province. With a population of 5,242,897, it is one of the significant urban centers in the region.

Population5,242,897
ProvinceHeilongjiang
Coordinates45.7500° N, 126.6500° E
CountryChina
Rank in China#17 of 886,766

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Nearest Airports

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Shuangyushu Airfield

CN-0009Local

10.3 km away

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Wanggang Airfield

CN-0008Local

13.3 km away

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Harbin Pingfang Airport

PFALocal

16.8 km away

About Harbin

Geographically, Harbin is situated at coordinates 45.75° N latitude and 126.65° E longitude, in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres. The city has an elevation of 140 meters and operates in the Asia/Shanghai timezone. Nearby cities include Acheng, Shuangcheng, and Hulan.

In terms of population ranking, Harbin is the 17th largest city out of 3,483 cities in China. This places it among the larger urban areas in a country with a total urban population of 705,874,122.

Cities in Heilongjiang

Harbin is the largest city in Heilongjiang province, which has a total of 83 cities. Other notable cities in the province include Daqing, Qiqihar, Hegang, Mudanjiang, and Shuangyashan. The city is supported by various amenities, including 73 hospitals, 227 schools, and 27 universities.

Daqing1,604,027Qiqihar882,364Hegang743,307Mudanjiang665,915Shuangyashan600,000Jiamusi549,549Bei’an436,444Jixi403,759Qitaihe345,033Hulan Ergi265,344

Nearby Cities

Within 25 km of Harbin, 20 populated places have been registered.

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Fendou ShequCity
0.1 km
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Hepingcun ShequCity
0.2 km
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Jiefangxiao ShequCity
0.3 km
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Shike ShequCity
0.5 km
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Guoqing ShequCity
0.5 km
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Zhongshan Huayuan ShequCity
0.5 km
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Renhe ShequCity
0.5 km
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Heishan ShequCity
0.6 km
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Wenjiao ShequCity
0.6 km
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Jianshe ShequCity
0.7 km
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Huayuanjie ShequCity
0.8 km
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Fenbu ShequCity
0.8 km
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Wenping ShequCity
0.8 km
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Beijicun ShequCity
0.9 km
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Wenlan ShequCity
1 km
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Pinggong ShequCity
1 km
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Haichengjie ShequCity
1 km
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Longjiang ShequCity
1 km
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Wenmin ShequCity
1 km
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Shizi ShequCity
1.1 km

Universities in Harbin

Harbin is home to 10 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Harbin Conservatory of Music2016——
Harbin Engineering University1953——
Harbin Institute of Technology1920——
Harbin Normal University1951——
Harbin University of Science and Technology1950——
Heilongjiang University1941——
Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine1959——
Heilongjiang University of Science and Technology1947——
Northeast Agricultural University1948——
Northeast Forestry University1952——
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Explore China

Users can explore other cities in China, compare countries, see rankings, or view the full city list for more information.

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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 Harbin?

The population of Harbin is 5,242,897.

In which province/state is Harbin located?

Harbin is located in Heilongjiang province.

What are the coordinates of Harbin?

The coordinates of Harbin are 45.75° N latitude and 126.65° E longitude.

What is the elevation of Harbin?

The elevation of Harbin is 140 meters.

What is the nearest airport to Harbin?

The nearest airport to Harbin is Harbin Pingfang Airport.

The data for Harbin, China is part of the Bamwor structured dataset, covering 261 countries and over 13 million cities worldwide.

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