Where is Shanghai?
Shanghai is a city in Shanghai, China. Its population is about 24.9M inhabitants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Shanghai located?
Shanghai is a city in Shanghai, China, located at 31.2222°N, 121.4581°E.
Which country is Shanghai in?
Shanghai is in China.
What is the population of Shanghai?
The population of Shanghai is approximately 24.9M inhabitants.
What region is Shanghai in?
Shanghai is located in the Shanghai region of China.
How far is Shanghai from Beijing?
Shanghai is approximately 1068 km from Beijing, the capital of China.
What time zone is Shanghai in?
Shanghai is in the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What are the coordinates of Shanghai?
The geographic coordinates of Shanghai are 31.2222°N, 121.4581°E.
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