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Nanjing, Jiangsu

China

Regional capital32.0617° N, 118.7778° E

Nanjing is a city located in China, specifically in the province of Jiangsu. With a population of 9,314,685, it is one of the largest cities in the country.

Population9,314,685
ProvinceJiangsu
Coordinates32.0617° N, 118.7778° E
CountryChina
Rank in China#10 of 886,766

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Nearest Airports

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Jiangning Tushan Air Base

CN-0235Local

11.6 km away

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Luhe Ma'an Airport

CN-0224Local

35.4 km away

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Nanjing Lukou International Airport

NKGInternational

37.3 km away

About Nanjing

Situated at coordinates 32.06167° N latitude and 118.77778° E longitude, Nanjing is in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres. The city has an elevation of 22 meters and operates within the Asia/Shanghai timezone. Nearby cities include Ma’anshan, Zhenzhou, and Xiaolingwei.

Nanjing ranks as the 10th most populous city in China out of a total of 3,483 cities. This ranking highlights its significance within the country's urban landscape, which has a total population of 705,874,122.

Cities in Jiangsu

As the top city in Jiangsu province, Nanjing is part of a region that includes 155 cities. Other notable cities in Jiangsu are Suzhou, Wuxi, Changzhou, Huai'an, and Nantong. The city is supported by various amenities, including 65 hospitals, 233 schools, 32 universities, and numerous parks and restaurants.

Suzhou6,715,559Wuxi4,396,835Changzhou3,290,918Huai'an2,494,013Nantong2,273,326Kunshan2,092,496Lianyungang2,001,009Jiangyin1,779,515Changshu1,677,050Yancheng1,615,717

Nearby Cities

In the vicinity of Nanjing, there are 20 cities and towns within 25 km.

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Meiyuan XincunDistrict capital
1.6 km
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HongshancunCity
3.5 km
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WulaocunDistrict capital
3.5 km
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FoxinqiaoCity
3.5 km
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XiaoshiParish seat
4 km
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BinhuDistrict capital
4 km
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XiwangCity
4.3 km
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HepingmenCity
4.3 km
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Xiangfang XincunCity
4.3 km
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JiangwangmiaoCity
5.1 km
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XiaguanNeighborhood
5.1 km
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AnhuaicunCity
5.3 km
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MuxuyuanCity
5.4 km
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ZhuantangCity
5.4 km
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ZhouweiCity
5.4 km
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ShimenkanCity
5.5 km
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SuojiecunCity
5.5 km
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TengzicunCity
5.9 km
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MufushanParish seat
5.9 km
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QinhongDistrict capital
5.9 km

Universities in Nanjing

Nanjing is home to 14 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
China Pharmaceutical University1936——
Hohai University1915——
Jiangsu Second Normal University1952——
Nanjing Agricultural University1902——
Nanjing Forestry University1902——
Nanjing Normal University1902——
Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics1952——
Nanjing University of Finance and Economics2003——
Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology1960——
Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications1942——
Nanjing University of Science and Technology1953——
Nanjing University of the Arts1952——
Southeast University1902——
Southeast University School of Architecture1927——
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Users can explore additional content related to other cities in China, compare countries, view rankings, or access a complete list of cities.

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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 Nanjing?

The population of Nanjing is 9,314,685.

In which province/state is Nanjing located?

Nanjing is located in Jiangsu province.

What are the coordinates of Nanjing?

The coordinates of Nanjing are 32.06167° N latitude and 118.77778° E longitude.

What is the elevation of Nanjing?

The elevation of Nanjing is 22 meters.

What is the nearest airport to Nanjing?

The nearest airport to Nanjing is Nanjing Lukou International Airport.

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