China
Beijing is the capital city of China, located in the Beijing province. With a population of 18,960,744, it is one of the largest cities in the country and serves as a significant cultural and political center.
Beijing Xijiao Airport
13.3 km away
Beijing Xijiao Airport
13.3 km away
Beijing Nanyuan Airport
14 km away
Beijing is situated at coordinates 39.9075° N latitude and 116.39723° E longitude, in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres. The city has an elevation of 49 meters and operates within the Asia/Shanghai timezone. Nearby cities include Mentougou, Tongzhou, Shunyi, Daxing, and Fangshan.
Beijing ranks #2 among 3,483 cities in China by population. It follows Shanghai, which has a population of 24,874,500, while Shenzhen and Guangzhou also rank among the largest cities in the country.
The city is part of the Beijing province, which ranks #1 among 8 cities. Other cities in the province include Mentougou, Tongzhou, Shunyi, Daxing, and Fangshan. The region is well-equipped with infrastructure, featuring 161 hospitals, 637 schools, 70 universities, 616 parks, 516 banks, 74 pharmacies, 635 hotels, 1887 restaurants, 31 bus stations, 211 train stations, 86 museums, 43 libraries, 95 fuel stations, 85 police stations, and 17 fire stations.
Beijing has 20 nearby cities and towns within a 25 km radius.
Beijing is home to 20 universities and higher education institutions.
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The population of Beijing is 18,960,744.
Beijing is located in the Beijing province.
The coordinates of Beijing are 39.9075° N latitude and 116.39723° E longitude.
The elevation of Beijing is 49 meters.
The nearest airports to Beijing include Beijing Xijiao Airport and Beijing Nanyuan Airport.
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