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Ningbo, Zhejiang

China

Provincial capital29.8782° N, 121.5494° E

Ningbo is a city located in China, within the province of Zhejiang. With a population of 3,731,203, it is one of the significant urban centers in the region.

Population3,731,203
ProvinceZhejiang
Coordinates29.8782° N, 121.5494° E
CountryChina
Rank in China#33 of 886,766

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Nearest Airports

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Ningbo Zhuangqiao Air Base

CN-0165Regional

5.5 km away

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Ningbo Lishe International Airport

NGBInternational

10.2 km away

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Xinchang Wanfeng General Airport

CN-0255Local

70.3 km away

About Ningbo

Ningbo is situated at coordinates 29.87819° N latitude and 121.54945° E longitude, placing it in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres. The city has an elevation of 15 meters and operates within the Asia/Shanghai timezone. Nearby cities include Cixi, Yuyao, Fenghua, and Zhaobaoshan.

Ningbo ranks as the 33rd largest city in China out of a total of 3,483 cities. This ranking reflects its substantial population in the context of the country's total urban population of 705,874,122.

Cities in Zhejiang

Located in Zhejiang province, Ningbo ranks 2nd among the 43 cities in the region. Other notable cities in Zhejiang include Hangzhou, Puyang, Wenzhou, Shaoxing, and Taizhou. The city is supported by various amenities, including 45 hospitals, 214 schools, 11 universities, 321 parks, and 128 train stations.

Hangzhou9,236,032Puyang3,590,000Wenzhou2,650,000Shaoxing2,300,000Taizhou1,485,502Yiwu1,481,384Jinhua1,463,990Cixi1,457,510Jiaxing1,180,000Huzhou1,015,937

Nearby Cities

Within 25 km of Ningbo, 20 populated places have been registered.

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WantouCity
2.1 km
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BaiheCity
2.7 km
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XiajiangcunCity
3.2 km
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BaiyunzhuangCity
3.5 km
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DongjiaoParish seat
3.6 km
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MingyiCity
3.6 km
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JiaowukouCity
3.6 km
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JinjiacaoCity
3.7 km
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DongliufangCity
3.7 km
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WutongCity
3.8 km
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ShaojiaduCity
3.9 km
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DuantangParish seat
3.9 km
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MaputouCity
3.9 km
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YongjiangParish seat
4 km
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ZhongjiaqiaoCity
4 km
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BeijiaoCity
4.1 km
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WangchunqiaoCity
4.2 km
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ShaojiacunCity
4.3 km
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MalangqiaoCity
4.4 km
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Qi’aiqiaoCity
4.9 km

Universities in Ningbo

Ningbo is home to 2 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Ningbo University of Technology1983——
University of Nottingham Ningbo2004——
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Explore China

Users can explore additional content related to Ningbo, including comparisons with other cities in China, country rankings, and a 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 Ningbo?

The population of Ningbo is 3,731,203.

In which province/state is Ningbo located?

Ningbo is located in the province of Zhejiang.

What are the coordinates of Ningbo?

The coordinates of Ningbo are 29.87819° N latitude and 121.54945° E longitude.

What is the elevation of Ningbo?

The elevation of Ningbo is 15 meters.

What is the nearest airport to Ningbo?

The nearest airport to Ningbo is Ningbo Lishe International Airport.

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