China
Shanghai is a major city located in China, within the province of Shanghai. With a population of 24,874,500, it is the most populous city in the country.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
12.1 km away
Shanghai Dachang Air Base
12.3 km away
Shanghai Gaodong Airport
19.9 km away
Situated at coordinates 31.22222° N latitude and 121.45806° E longitude, Shanghai lies in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres. The city has an elevation of 12 meters and operates within the Asia/Shanghai timezone. Nearby cities include Zhabei, Qibao, and Changzheng.
Shanghai ranks #1 in population among 3,483 cities in China. It has a larger population than other major cities such as Beijing and Shenzhen.
The city is the largest in the Shanghai province, which contains a total of 8 cities. Other notable cities in the province include Zhabei, Qibao, Changzheng, Pengpu, and Songjiang. The region is equipped with various amenities, including 197 hospitals, 858 schools, and 530 hotels.
The area surrounding Shanghai includes 20 nearby cities and towns.
Shanghai is home to 12 universities and higher education institutions.
| University | QS |
|---|---|
| East China University of Political Science and Law | — |
| Fudan University Shanghai Medical College | — |
| Shanghai International Studies University | — |
| Shanghai Jiao Tong University | — |
| ShanghaiTech University | — |
| Shanghai Theatre Academy | — |
| Shanghai University of Finance and Economics | — |
| St. John's University | — |
| Toa Dobunshoin University | — |
| Tongji University | — |
| University of Shanghai | — |
| University of Shanghai for Science and Technology | — |
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The population of Shanghai is 24,874,500.
Shanghai is located in the province of Shanghai.
The coordinates of Shanghai are 31.22222° N latitude and 121.45806° E longitude.
The elevation of Shanghai is 12 meters.
The nearest airport to Shanghai is Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.
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