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Qingdao, Shandong

China

Provincial capital36.0649° N, 120.3804° E

Qingdao is a city located in China, within the province of Shandong. It has a population of 7,172,451 residents. The city is situated along the eastern coast, providing a significant geographic context.

Population7,172,451
ProvinceShandong
Coordinates36.0649° N, 120.3804° E
CountryChina
Rank in China#14 of 886,766

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Nearest Airports

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Qingdao Cangkou Air Base

CN-0100Local

10.5 km away

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Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport

TAOInternational

42.2 km away

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Jiaozhou Jiaocheng Air Base

CN-0092Regional

43.5 km away

About Qingdao

Qingdao is positioned at coordinates 36.06488° N latitude and 120.38042° E longitude. It lies in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at an elevation of 16 meters. The city operates under the Asia/Shanghai timezone and is surrounded by nearby cities such as Jiaozhou, Yinzhu, Jimo, Ligezhuang, and Yanghe.

In terms of population, Qingdao ranks #14 out of 3,483 cities in China. With a total urban population of 705,874,122 in the country, Qingdao's size is notable compared to other major cities.

Cities in Shandong

Qingdao is the top city in Shandong province, which contains 186 cities in total. Other significant cities in the province include Jinan, Zibo, Linyi, Yantai, and Weifang. The city is equipped with various amenities, including 67 hospitals, 213 schools, 13 universities, 284 parks, 143 banks, 23 pharmacies, 187 hotels, 372 restaurants, 29 bus stations, 93 train stations, 47 museums, 7 libraries, 49 fuel stations, 32 police stations, and 13 fire stations.

Jinan4,335,989Zibo3,129,228Linyi2,743,843Yantai2,227,733Weifang2,044,028Tai’an1,735,425Heze1,346,717Jining1,241,012Liaocheng1,229,768Zhu Cheng City1,000,000

Nearby Cities

Around Qingdao, 20 nearby populated places have been recorded within 25 km.

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FushansuoCity
0.6 km
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GuangdazhanshananchangNeighborhood
1.3 km
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XinjiazhuangCity
1.9 km
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Tianjia HuayuanCity
2.2 km
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TianjiacunCity
2.3 km
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XiwujiacunNeighborhood
3 km
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WujiacunNeighborhood
3.3 km
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HaibocunNeighborhood
3.5 km
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CuobulingNeighborhood
3.7 km
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DamaidaocunCity
3.8 km
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Xujia MaidaoCity
4.2 km
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Wangjia MaidaoCity
4.9 km
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HongshanpoCity
5 km
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ShuangshanCity
5.3 km
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HemashiCity
5.6 km
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Liuxiao QuCity
5.7 km
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FushanhouCity
5.8 km
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Erxiao QuCity
5.9 km
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Bao’erCity
5.9 km
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DashancunCity
6 km

Universities in Qingdao

Qingdao is home to 4 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Deutsch-Chinesische Hochschule———
Ocean University of China1924——
Qingdao University1985——
Qingdao University of Science and Technology1950——
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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 Qingdao?

The population of Qingdao is 7,172,451.

In which province/state is Qingdao located?

Qingdao is located in the province of Shandong.

What are the coordinates of Qingdao?

The coordinates of Qingdao are 36.06488° N latitude and 120.38042° E longitude.

What is the elevation of Qingdao?

The elevation of Qingdao is 16 meters.

What is the nearest airport to Qingdao?

The nearest airport to Qingdao is Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport, located 42.2 km away.

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