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Shanghai, Shanghai

China

Regional capital31.2222° N, 121.4581° E

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.

Population24,874,500
ProvinceShanghai
Coordinates31.2222° N, 121.4581° E
CountryChina
Rank in China#1 of 886,766

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Nearest Airports

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Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

SHAInternational

12.1 km away

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Shanghai Dachang Air Base

CN-0169Regional

12.3 km away

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Shanghai Gaodong Airport

CN-0199Local

19.9 km away

About Shanghai

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.

Cities in Shanghai

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.

Zhabei840,000Qibao283,352Changzheng229,925Pengpu152,725Songjiang130,218Zhujiajiao60,000Jinqiao28,000FenghuangzhenXianfengBeichang

Nearby Cities

The area surrounding Shanghai includes 20 nearby cities and towns.

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LuwanDistrict capital
1.5 km
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Shanghai DowntownNeighborhood
1.9 km
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PuxiNeighborhood
2.5 km
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HuangpuCity
2.6 km
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XiaoximenCity
2.8 km
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SijiyuanCity
2.9 km
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Rihui XinchengCity
2.9 km
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Shanghai French Concession (historical)Populated place
2.9 km
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NanshiCity
3 km
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Rihui ErcunCity
3 km
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XuhuiDistrict capital
3.1 km
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YufochengCity
3.1 km
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Jiangnan XincunCity
3.2 km
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Qiushui YunluCity
3.2 km
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Changshou Xincun DisanCity
3.5 km
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ChangningDistrict capital
3.6 km
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Zhongshan DongyiluCity
3.6 km
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Dong’an ErcunCity
3.7 km
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Shiji ZhimenCity
3.8 km
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ZhangqiaoCity
3.9 km

Universities in Shanghai

Shanghai is home to 12 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
East China University of Political Science and Law1952——
Fudan University Shanghai Medical College1927——
Shanghai International Studies University1949——
Shanghai Jiao Tong University1896——
ShanghaiTech University2013——
Shanghai Theatre Academy1945——
Shanghai University of Finance and Economics1917——
St. John's University1879——
Toa Dobunshoin University1901——
Tongji University1907——
University of Shanghai1906——
University of Shanghai for Science and Technology1906——
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Explore China

Users can explore additional content related to other cities in China, compare countries, view rankings, or see the 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 Shanghai?

The population of Shanghai is 24,874,500.

In which province/state is Shanghai located?

Shanghai is located in the province of Shanghai.

What are the coordinates of Shanghai?

The coordinates of Shanghai are 31.22222° N latitude and 121.45806° E longitude.

What is the elevation of Shanghai?

The elevation of Shanghai is 12 meters.

What is the nearest airport to Shanghai?

The nearest airport to Shanghai is Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.

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

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