The size of a city is determined by the population. That is why there are many cities that are large and yet are called small because of the lack of inhabitants. Although it is not always good that the size of the city is estimated only by the number of inhabitants. Here are the ten largest cities in the world, ranked by population.
1. Tokyo, Japan - 37 million people
As the richest city in the entire world, there is no doubt that a Japanese city can be the largest city in the world. Tokyo has grown quite a lot from its very humble beginnings in both economy and population. The population is over 37 million people.
2. Jakarta, Indonesia - 26 million people
As the largest political and financial center in the country, Jakarta is undoubtedly the second largest city in the world with a population of approximately 26 million.
3. Seoul, South Korea - 22.5 million people
It is not surprising that in recent times Seoul is growing rapidly, and its development is not limited only in the economic sphere, but also in population and technology. The population is 22.5 million people.
4. Delhi, India - 22.2 million people
Delhi comes in fourth place and is almost equal to the population of Seoul with 22.2 million.
5. Shanghai, China - 20.8 million people
China is known for its vast territory and dense population. Shanghai is in the fifth largest population with 20.8 million people.
6. Manila, Philippines - 22.7 million people
Manila is the sixth largest city in the world.
7. Karachi, Pakistan - 20.7 million people
Being the cultural center of Pakistan, Karachi makes it the seventh largest city in the world with a population of 20.7 million.
8. New York, USA -20.46 million people
Who hasn't heard of New York? Yes, it's the thickest populated city in the US at 20.46 million. New York City pretty much stands out in terms of cultural diversity because it houses a lot of people from different parts of the world.
The list includes the largest cities in the world with a population of over 1 million people. The largest cities of the world are presented, where the population of the largest cities in the world is more than 1 billion people. Thus, the total number of the largest cities in the world is 1,180,485,707 people.
The list shows the largest cities in the world, where the largest cities in the world by population are represented starting from the most major cities- the number of the largest cities in the world, the flag of the country, the name of the country and the name of the continent of each large city are indicated.
The population of the largest cities in the world in relation to the population of the Earth.
The population of the largest cities in the world is 15.76% of total population Earth (7.4 billion people), as of 2017. The largest cities in the world by population in our list start with the largest city on the planet Earth - this is the city of Chongqing in China with a population of 30,165,500 people. Other largest cities in the world are Shanghai in China (24,150,000 people), Beijing in China (21,148,000 people), Tianjin in China (14,425,000 people), Istanbul in Turkey with a population of 13 854 740 people
Top 10 largest cities in the world.
The 10 largest cities in the world, in descending order from the largest: Chongqing, Shanghai, Beijing, Tianjin, Istanbul, Guangzhou, Tokyo, Karachi, Mumbai, Moscow. At the same time, the city of Moscow is the only European city of the 10 largest cities in the world and is the largest city in Europe. The largest cities in the world by population in our list are the capitals and major cities of the world over one million people (1,000,000 people).
Which countries have the most millionaire cities?
It is interesting to note the fact that out of all millionaire cities on planet Earth, 15 millionaire cities are located in Russia. Number of largest cities in the world different countries differs: 123 million-plus cities are located in China, 54 cities with a population of more than one million people are in India, 17 million-plus cities are in Indonesia, 14 cities are located in Brazil, 12 cities with a million inhabitants are in Japan, and 9 cities are located in the United States.
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Top 10 largest cities in the world by area
Exploring cities is an extremely interesting activity. Each of them has its own history, and they are all so different: industrial giants, resort areas and tiny provincial towns. But among them there are largest cities in the world by area and. Who entered our top 10 - we will find out further.
We note right away that it is rather difficult to determine the boundaries of the territories of modern cities and rank the largest of them. To be as accurate as possible, the researchers use the so-called light imprint - this is the area of artificial illumination of the settlement and its suburbs from the height of the aircraft. Used and satellite maps, on which cities and rural areas that are not included in them are clearly visible.
10. London | Area 1580 km²
The capital of foggy Albina opens the list of the largest cities in the world in terms of area. It is the largest metropolis in the European Union and the leading financial, political and economic center of the country. It covers an area of about 1580 square kilometers. London is a favorite place for visiting tourists who want to see Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, the famous Royal Guards and many other equally interesting sights.
9. Sydney | Area 2037 km²
Ninth place in the ranking of the largest cities in the world in terms of area - Sydney. It covers an area of 2037 square kilometers. In many ratings, it occupies a leading position as the largest metropolis. The fact is that the Australian Bureau of Statistics includes the nearest national parks and the Blue Mountains in Sydney. As a result, the formal territory of Sydney is 12,145 square kilometers. Be that as it may, it is the largest metropolis in Australia and Oceania.
8. Tokyo | Area 2189 km²
In 8th place among the largest cities in the world in terms of area is located, covering an area of 2189 square kilometers. The capital of Japan is the most important economic, political and cultural center of the Land of the Rising Sun. Tokyo is amazing beautiful city in which modernity and antiquity are closely intertwined. Here, next to ultra-modern high-rise buildings, you can find tiny houses on narrow streets, as if descended from old engravings. Despite the strongest earthquake in 1923 and the destruction caused to the city during the Second World War, Tokyo is one of the fastest growing modern cities.
7. Karachi | Area 3530 km²
The Pakistani port city with an area of 3530 square kilometers ranks 7th in the list of the largest metropolitan areas in the world. This is the first capital of Pakistan and the main industrial, financial and commercial center of the state. At the beginning XVIII century Karachi was a small fishing village. After the capture of Karachi by the British troops, the village quickly turned into a major port city. Since that time, it has grown and played an increasingly important role in the country's economy. Nowadays, due to the influx of migrants, overcrowding has become one of the main problems of the metropolis.
6. Moscow | Area 4662 km²
- in 6th place in the list of the largest cities in the world in terms of area. The capital of Russia is considered the second largest city in Europe after Istanbul. The area of the metropolis is 4662 square kilometers. It is not only the political and financial, but also the cultural center of the country, which attracts a huge number of tourists.
5. Istanbul | Area 5343 km²
The center of trade and industry, as well as the main port of Turkey with an area of 5343 square kilometers, is in 5th place in the ranking of the largest cities in the world. It is located in a picturesque place - on the banks of the Bosphorus. Istanbul is a unique city, which at one time was the capital of four great empires and is located immediately in Asia and Europe. There are many beautiful monuments of antiquity here: a thousand-year-old Saint Sophia Cathedral, the majestic Blue Mosque, the luxurious Dolmabahce Palace. Istanbul strikes with an abundance of a wide variety of museums. Since most of them are located in the center, it is convenient for many tourists to combine their visit with walks around this beautiful city.
4. Brasilia | Area 5802 km²
It occupies the fourth place in the ranking of the largest megacities in the world in terms of area. The city is located on an area of 5802 square kilometers. The city received the status of the capital of the Republic of Brazil relatively recently - in 1960. The construction of the metropolis was planned in such a way as to attract the population to sparsely populated areas and develop them. Therefore, Brazil is located far from the main economic and political centers of the country.
3. Shanghai | Area 6340 km²
With a territory of 6340 square kilometers, it ranks third in the list of the largest cities in the world in terms of area. Shanghai has about 24 million people. This is one of the most interesting and unusual Chinese cities. We can say that it reflects modern China - energetic, fast-growing and focused on the future. Shanghai is one of the largest shopping centers in the world.
2. Guangzhou | Area 7434 km²
With an area of 7,434.4 square kilometers, the Chinese metropolis ranks second in the ranking of the largest cities in the world. It is the industrial, political and cultural center of the southern regions of China. The population is approximately 21 million people. Guangzhou has a thousand years of history. Earlier in Europe the city was known as Canton. The maritime part of the Great Silk Road began from here. Since ancient times, the city has given refuge to all the opposition state power and often became the center of unrest against the power of the Peking emperors.
1. Beijing | Area 16,801 km²
The largest city in the world by area is one of the most important settlements China. The total area of the giant metropolis is 16,801 square kilometers. Almost 22 million people live in Beijing. The city harmoniously combines antiquity and modernity. It has been the residence of Chinese rulers for three millennia. Ancient monuments are carefully preserved in the very center of the metropolis, where everyone can admire them. Particularly interesting is the former residence of the emperors of China, the Forbidden City. This is the main attraction of the city, which is visited annually by more than 7 million tourists from all over the world.
Preserving ancient and medieval buildings and monuments, Beijing is developing as a modern high-tech metropolis.
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There are hundreds of cities in the world with a population of just over a million people. But those cities, the number of inhabitants in which exceeds the population of an average country, can be counted on one hand.
Today we present to your attention top 10 largest cities in the world. So, let's begin.
10. New York: 21.5 million
The world-famous city of New York needs no introduction. We see it every day on television, in films and other media. It is the most populated city in the US. More than 50 million tourists come there every year.
9. Manila: 21.8 million
Number 9 on our list is the capital of the Philippines - Manila. The population figures mentioned do not include the city of Manila alone, but the entire Metro Manila metropolitan area, which encompasses Calookan and Quezon City.
8. Karachi: 22.1 million
Karachi is not a capital city, but it is the largest city in Pakistan. It also serves as the main port city and financial center. The city is located in the south of the country along the coast facing the Arabian Sea. A large number of people from South Asia come here for higher education.
7. Delhi: 23.5 million
India is the second most populous country in the world (over 1.2 billion). Therefore, it is logical that its capital and most populated metropolis, Delhi, will be included in the list of the 10 largest cities in the world.
6. Mexico City: 23.5 million
The capital of Mexico occupies the sixth position in our list, although Delhi and Mexico City are approximately on the same level, because. hard to confirm which of the cities is larger. It is the most important political, cultural, educational and financial center of Mexico. It is not part of any of the 31 Mexican states, but belongs entirely to the federation.
5. Seoul: 25.6 million
Seoul is in fifth place and is where Asian dominance in the top 5 begins. Also referred to as "Seoul Special City", it is the capital South Korea and its largest metropolitan area. In fact, Seoul hosts about half of the country's population on its territory.
4. Shanghai: 25.8 million
As a global city, Shanghai influences global trade, culture, finance, media, fashion, technology and transportation. It is a huge financial center and home to the busiest container port in the world. Shanghai is also a popular tourist destination.
3. Jakarta: 25.8 million
Once again we are tied, although some sources favor the Jakarta metropolitan area for population figures. One way or another, the third place on the list goes to Jakarta, the capital and largest city of Indonesia.
2. Canton (Guangzhou): 26.3 million
Canton is The largest city and the capital of the Chinese province of Guangdong. Also included in the population figure were Dongguan, Foshan, Jiangmen, Zhongshan, which together make up the region called the Northern Pearl River Delta. Don't let these huge numbers surprise you, because China is the most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion people.
1. Tokyo: 34.6 million
So, the list of the largest cities in the world is headed by the Japanese capital - Tokyo is the only city to cross the threshold of 30 million people. As you may have guessed, such a huge number of people occupying a relatively small area has made Tokyo a very densely populated city. Thus, the most Big city in the world is the most important city in the global economy, as well as New York and London.
More than 50% of the world's population are city dwellers. Based on the fact that there are 7 billion people on the planet, for every square kilometer earth's surface accounts for approximately 50 people. However, there are places where the accuracy of people is amazing. For example, the largest favela in Rio de Janeiro has a density of 48,000 people per sq. km.
The largest cities in the world by population
We present you the top 10 largest cities in the world in terms of population. All the given data on the number of citizens are taken from Wikipedia, Worldatlas and other open sources and are relevant for 2017.
Population: 13.5 million people
Guangzhou is the educational, economic, technological and cultural center of southern China. Its location on the banks of the Pearl River has contributed to its growth as an important port city.
The population of Guangzhou is replenished mainly by foreign emigrants, as well as illegal migrants from the countries of the Middle East, Southeast Asia and of Eastern Europe. Thanks to this, the city has earned a reputation as the "capital of the Third World".
Population: 13.7 million people
Japan's capital is known for its modern design, dedication to cutting-edge technology and crowded streets. In 2010, a population boom began in Tokyo and for the first time in its history, the population exceeded 13 million people. The city authorities attributed the population growth to the intensive construction of condominiums and the increase in the number of foreigners.
Population: 14.8 million people
Istanbul is a tourist city that attracts visitors from all over the world. However, in addition to this, it serves as the focus of the Turkish economy.
Now the construction of the new Istanbul Airport is in full swing, which will be able to receive 150 million passengers a year. It should become the largest airport in the world. The opening of the new air harbor is scheduled for 2018. After that, the old Ataturk Airport will be closed.
Population: 15.1 million people
The commercial center of his country and one of the fastest growing African cities. Lagos is also famous for being the center of Nollywood (Nigerian film industry).
Population: 15.4 million people
Tianjin is located in the northern coastal zone of China and has over 15 million inhabitants.
It is curious that in this port Chinese city Until 1919, there was a Russian post office. Or rather, the Russian Empire.
Population: 16.7 million people
Delhi is ancient city located in northern India. According to the UN forecast, by 2030 the population of Delhi will grow by almost 10 million people.
Population: 21.5 million people
By 2030, the population of the Chinese capital may reach 27 million people. And as the cultural center of China, Beijing boasts seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
In addition, Beijing has established itself as an industrial sector since the communist revolution in 1949. Automobiles, textiles, aerospace and semiconductors are just a few of the products that are produced in this city.
Population: 23.5 million people
It is hard to imagine that once this multi-million dollar city was a small fishing village. Currently, Karachi is the economic and industrial center of Pakistan and its population is constantly growing, mainly due to migrants from various countries South Asia.
Karachi has the glory of the center higher education in South Asia and the Muslim world.
Population: 24.2 million people
Shanghai's population is expected to reach 50 million by 2050, driven by economic growth and rapid urbanization.
Population: 53.2 million people
The largest city in terms of population is one of the 5 national central cities in China. People's Republic(PRC) and is located in the southwest of China.
Such a large number of residents is due to the huge number of migrant workers, many of whom live in Chongqing for less than 6 months a year. At the same time, less than 7 million people live in the urbanized area of the metropolis.
For comparison: 12.4 million people live in Moscow. And taking into account the Moscow region - 16 million.
Like the rest of China, Chongqing has a demographic problem. While the labor force is still fueled by economic growth, the effects of the one-child policy have taken their toll. The labor force is shrinking, while the elderly population is growing exponentially. As one analyst said, China could be the first major country to get old before it gets rich.
The largest city in the world in terms of population has a large gap between born boys and girls under 20 years old, and this threatens to cause problems in the future. For example, this can cause a drop in the birth rate and, accordingly, a shortage of labor. But the majority of Chongqing women are unlikely to face the fate of remaining an old maid "with 40 cats."
The largest cities in the world by area
Many Russians to the question "what is the largest city in the world?" proudly answer: "Moscow". And they will be wrong. Although the Russian capital is the largest metropolis in Europe in terms of area (2,561 km2) and population, it is inferior in size to foreign million-plus cities.
We present you the largest cities in the world, if the territory controlled by the city administration is taken as the main parameter.
Area: 9,965 km²
Most (namely, 60%) of the capital of the Republic of the Congo is occupied by sparsely populated countryside. However, it is included in the administrative boundaries of the city. Crowded, but small urban areas are located in the west of the province.
Kinshasa is one of the cities with the largest French-speaking population (in the first place, of course, Paris). And if the current demographic situation continues, then in 2020 Kinshasa will surpass Paris in terms of the number of inhabitants.
Area: 9,990 km²
In Australia, one of the most urbanized countries in the world, 89.01% of the population lives in urban areas. With 4.44 million people living in Melbourne, it is only slightly behind number seven on the list. But all the big Australian cities have one thing in common - they are located close to coastline. The coastal regions encouraged the growth of the first European settlements, which quickly developed into modern bustling metropolitan areas.
Area: 11,943 km²
Tianjin, the "commercial gateway" of Beijing, began to develop as a trading center after the Grand Canal was built during the Sui Dynasty.
The city especially grew during the reign of the Qing Dynasty, and during the existence of the Republic of China. The most dynamically developing sector of the urban economy is sea port Tianjin.
Rosneft and China National Petroleum Corporation have also agreed to build an oil refinery in Tianjin. The signing of the construction schedule became known back in 2014. The start-up of the plant is scheduled for 2019.
Area: 12,367 km²
The city of 4.84 million expanded rapidly following the development of the Harbor Bridge. Its residential areas are surrounded by beautiful national parks. And on the extremely indented coastline there was a place for numerous beaches, bays, coves and islands.
Area: 12,390 km²
The city, which was once famous for its brocade, and at one time was the capital of China, in addition to its impressive size, boasts the largest Buddha statue in the world. The height of the Big Buddha, carved into the rock, is 71 meters. According to the locals, "Gradually, the mountain becomes the Buddha, and the Buddha becomes the mountain."
Area: 15,061 km²
Once the capital of the state of Eritrea was 4 villages founded in the 12th century. And now it is the largest city in the country, which is called the "New Rome" due to the Italian spirit in architecture. In 2017, Asmara was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
The name of the metropolis was previously pronounced as Asmara - "flowering forest" in translation from the Tigrinya language.
Area: 15,826 km²
The administrative center (and once the capital) of the state of Queensland was not always a city. He "gathered" from 20 separate municipalities and acquired the status of a city in 1925.
Now Brisbane is the fastest growing Australian city, and at the same time one of the most multinational in the world.
Area: 16,411 km²
More than 20 million people live in the capital of China. The Beijing urban area diverges in circles that are between the concentric ring roads of the city. The largest of them is the Sixth Ring Road, which runs even through the satellite cities of the Chinese capital.
In 2020, Beijing will host guests and participants of the Winter Olympics, and in 2008 it hosted the Summer Games.
Area: 16,847 km²
During the Southern Song Dynasty, Hangzhou was the most populated city in the world. It is still rather big, the number of citizens has exceeded 8 million people.
The city is famous for its natural beauty and tea plantations. As the Chinese proverb says, “There is heaven in heaven, and on earth there is Suzhou and Hangzhou.”
Area: 82,403 km²
The largest and most populated city in the world is Chongqing. Most of the population lives outside the urbanized zone, the size of which is 1,473 km². And the total area of the city, together with suburban and rural areas, corresponds to the size of Austria.