Top 10 cities by population. List of cities in the world by population
The list includes the largest cities in the world with a population of over 1 million people. The largest cities in the world are represented, where the population largest cities The world is over 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 presented starting from the largest 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 major 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 the total population of the 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 among 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 million-plus cities on the planet Earth, 15 million-plus 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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Dakka is the capital and largest city of Bangladesh. Located in the Ganges delta, on the left bank of the Buriganga. Dhaka is considered the "rickshaw capital of the world" - more than 300 thousand of these colorfully painted "carts" are officially registered here, without which not a single event can do.
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Moscow is the capital Russian Federation, a city of federal significance, the administrative center of the Central Federal District and the center of the Moscow Region, which is not part of it. Moscow is the largest financial center on a national scale, an international business center and a control center for a large part of the country's economy. For example, about half of the banks registered in Russia are concentrated in Moscow. According to Ernst & Young, Moscow ranks 7th among European cities in terms of investment attractiveness.
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Mumbai is a city in western India, on the coast of the Arabian Sea. The capital of the state of Maharashtra. Mumbai is the cultural center of the country, there are many museums and art galleries, concerts are held with the participation of both national performers and world-famous stars, and the largest film companies in all of India are located here.
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Guangzhou is a sub-provincial city of the People's Republic of China, the capital of Guangdong Province, the political, economic, scientific, technical, educational, cultural and transport center of all of southern China.
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Tambul is the largest city in Turkey, the main commercial, industrial and cultural center, the main port of the country. It is located on the banks of the Bosphorus Strait, which divides it into European and Asian parts, connected by bridges and a metro tunnel. In terms of population, the first city in Europe (taking into account the population living both in the proper European and in the Asian parts). Former capital Roman, Byzantine, Latin and Ottoman empires.
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Lagos is a port city in the southwest of Nigeria, the largest city in the country. Lagos is the most populated city in Africa. About half of Nigeria's industry is concentrated in Lagos.
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Delhi is located in northern India on the banks of the Jumna River. Delhi is a cosmopolitan city where different cultures are mixed. Delhi has also become a city of science, and occupies a leading position not only in the field of information technologies, telecommunications, but also in natural science and applied sciences. 30% of IT in India is concentrated in Delhi (here Delhi is second only to Bangalore, where 35% of IT specialists are concentrated).
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Beijing is the capital and one of the cities of central subordination of the People's Republic of China. Beijing from three sides surrounded by Hebei Province and bordered by Tianjin in the southeast. Beijing is home to the headquarters of most of China's national companies. The largest transportation hub in China, many highways and railways start in Beijing, and Beijing Capital International Airport is the second largest in the world in terms of passenger traffic.
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Karachi is a port city in the south of Pakistan, the largest city in the country and one of the largest cities in the world, the administrative center of the province of Sindh. auspicious geographical position The city, located in a convenient natural harbor, contributed to its rapid growth and development during the colonial period and especially after the partition of British India in 1947 into two independent states - India and Pakistan.
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Shanghai is the largest city in China and one of the most populated cities in the world. Located in the Yangtze River Delta in eastern China. The industrial sector of the city occupies a leading position in the state. The most profitable and developed areas are automotive production, mechanical engineering, petrochemical processing, metallurgy, textile and light industry.
Shanghai is a cozy, hospitable and, at the same time, the most highly developed metropolis in China. It surprisingly intertwines western chic and oriental charm. The metropolis is replete with expensive restaurants, breathtaking skyscrapers, trendy shopping centers, casinos, luxury hotels and ancient architectural buildings. Europeans often compare it with Venice and Paris, in connection with which many beautiful nicknames have even stuck to the city - Pearl of the East, shopping paradise, East Paris.
There are cities in the world with a large population. And nothing else if the city occupies a large territory, and the population density in it is small. And if the city has very little land? It happens after all, that the country is small, but around the city there are rocks and the sea? So the city has to build up. At the same time, the population per square kilometer is growing rapidly. The city goes from simple to densely populated. We immediately note that it is population density that is taken into account here, while there are other ratings, where megacities are located by area, number of inhabitants, number of skyscrapers, as well as many other parameters. You can find most of these ratings on LifeGlobe. We will go directly to our list. So what are the biggest cities in the world?
Top 10 most populous cities in the world.
1. Shanghai
Shanghai is the largest city in China and one of the largest cities in the world, located in the Yangtze River Delta. One of the four cities of the central subordination of the PRC, an important financial and cultural center of the country, as well as the world's largest seaport. By the beginning of the XX century. Shanghai has evolved from a small fishing town to China's most important city and the world's third financial center after London and New York. In addition, the city became the focus of popular culture, vice, intellectual disputes and political intrigue in Republican China. Shanghai is the financial and commercial center of China. Market reforms in Shanghai began in 1992, a decade later than in the southern provinces. Prior to this, most of the city's income went irrevocably to Beijing. Even after the tax relief in 1992, tax revenues from Shanghai accounted for 20-25% of revenues from all of China (before the 1990s, this figure was about 70%). Today, Shanghai is the largest and most developed city in mainland China. In 2005, Shanghai became the world's largest port in terms of cargo turnover (443 million tons of cargo).
According to the 2000 census, the population of the whole of Shanghai (including the non-urban area) is 16.738 million, this figure also includes temporary residents in Shanghai, whose number is 3.871 million. Since the last census in 1990, the population of Shanghai has increased by 3.396 million or 25.5%. Men make up 51.4% of the city's population, women - 48.6%. Children under 14 years old make up 12.2% of the population, the age group 15-64 years old - 76.3%, the elderly over 65 - 11.5%. 5.4% of Shanghai's population is illiterate. In 2003, there were 13.42 million officially registered residents in Shanghai, and more than 5 million people. live and work informally in Shanghai, of which about 4 million are seasonal workers, mainly from Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces. The average life expectancy in 2003 was 79.80 years (men - 77.78 years, women - 81.81 years).
Like many other regions in China, Shanghai is experiencing a construction boom. The modern architecture of Shanghai is distinguished by its unique style - in particular, the upper floors of high-rise buildings, occupied by restaurants, are shaped like flying saucers. Most of the buildings under construction in Shanghai today are high-rise residential buildings, varying in height, color and design. Organizations responsible for urban development planning are now increasingly focusing on the creation of green spaces and parks within residential complexes to improve the quality of life of Shanghainese people, which is in line with the slogan of the World Expo 2010 Shanghai: “ Best City - better life". Historically, Shanghai was very westernized, and now it is again taking on the role of the main center of communication between China and the West. One example of this is the opening of the information center for the exchange of medical knowledge between Western and Chinese health institutions Pac-Med Medical Exchange. Pudong has houses and streets that are very similar to the business and residential areas of modern American and Western European cities. Nearby are major international shopping and hotel areas. Despite the high population density and large number of visitors, Shanghai is known for a very low crime rate towards foreigners.
As of January 1, 2009, the population of Shanghai is 18,884,600, if the area of this city is 6,340 sq. km, and the population density is 2,683 people per sq. km.
2. Karachi
KARACHI, the largest city, the main economic center and seaport of Pakistan, is located near the Indus River Delta, 100 km from its confluence with the Arabian Sea. The administrative center of the province of Sindh. The population in 2004 is 10.89 million people. It arose at the beginning of the 18th century. on the site of the Baloch fishing village Kalachi. From the end of the 18th century under the rulers of Sind from the Talpur dynasty, it was the main Sindh maritime and trading center on the Arabian coast. In 1839 it became a naval base of Great Britain, in 1843-1847 - the capital of the province of Sindh, and then the main city of the region, which was part of the Bombay Presidency. Since 1936 - the capital of the province of Sindh. In 1947-1959 it was the capital of Pakistan. The favorable geographical position of the city, located in a convenient natural harbor, contributed to its rapid growth and development during the colonial period, and especially after the partition of British India into two independent states in 1947 - India and Pakistan.
The transformation of Karachi into the main political and economic center of the country led to a rapid population growth, mainly due to the influx of immigrants from outside: in 1947-1955. from 350 thousand people up to 1.5 million people. Karachi is the largest city in the country and is one of the largest cities in the world. The main trade, economic and financial center of Pakistan, a seaport (15% of GDP and 25% of tax revenues to the budget). About 49% are concentrated in Karachi and suburbs industrial production countries. Plants: a metallurgical plant (the largest in the country, built with the assistance of the USSR, 1975-85), oil refineries, machine-building, car assembly, ship repair, chemical, cement plants, enterprises of the pharmaceutical, tobacco, textile, food (sugar) industries (concentrated in several industrial zones : CITY - Sind Industrial Trading Estate, Landhi, Malir, Korangi, etc. The largest commercial banks, branches of foreign banks, central offices and branches of insurance companies, stock and cotton exchanges, offices of the largest trading companies (including foreign ones). International Airport (1992). The port of Karachi (cargo turnover over 9 million tons per year) serves up to 90% of the country's maritime trade and is the largest port in South Asia. Naval base.
major cultural and science Center: university, research institutions, Aga Khan University of Medical Sciences, Hamdard Foundation Center for Oriental Medicine, National Museum of Pakistan, Museum Naval Forces. Zoo (in the former City Gardens, 1870). Mausoleum of Qaid-i Azam M. A. Jinnah (1950s), University of Sindh (founded in 1951, M. Ecoshar), Art Center (1960). from local pink limestone and sandstone. The business center of Karachi - Shara-i-Faisal streets, Jinnah Road and Chandrigar Road with buildings mainly of the 19th-20th centuries: the High Court (early 20th century, neoclassical), the Pearl Continental Hotel (1962), architects W. Tabler and Z. Pathan), State Bank (1961, architects J. L. Ricci and A. Kayum). To the northwest of Jinnah Road is the Old Town with narrow streets, one- and two-story houses. In the south - the fashionable area of Clifton, built up mainly with villas. Buildings of the 19th century are also distinguished. in the Indo-Gothic style - Frere Hall (1865) and Express Market (1889). Saddar, Zamzama, Tarik Road are the main shopping streets of the city, where hundreds of shops and shops are located. A significant number of modern high-rise buildings, luxury hotels (Avari, Marriott, Sheraton) and shopping centers.
In 2009, the population of this city is 18,140,625, the area is 3,530 sq. km, the population density is 5,139 people. per km.sq.
3.Istanbul
One of the main reasons for the transformation of Istanbul into a world metropolis was the geographical position of the city. Istanbul, located at the intersection of 48 degrees north latitude and 28 degrees east longitude, is the only city in the world that is located on two continents. Istanbul lies on 14 hills, each of which has its own name, but now we will not bore you with listing them. The following should be noted - the city consists of three unequal parts, into which it is divided by the Bosphorus and the Golden Horn (a small bay 7 km long). On the European side: a historical peninsula located in the south of the Golden Horn, and in the north of the Golden Horn - the districts of Beyolu, Galata, Taksim, Besiktas, on the Asian side - the "New City". Numerous trade and service centers are located on the European continent, on the Asian - for the most part residential areas.
Overall, Istanbul, 150 km long and 50 km wide, has an approximate area of 7,500 km. But no one knows its true borders, it is about to merge with the city of Izmit in the east. With continuous migration from villages (up to 500,000 per year), the population is intensively increasing. Every year, 1,000 new streets appear in the city, and new residential areas are built up in the west-east axis. The population is constantly increasing by 5% per year, i.e. doubles every 12 years. Every 5 resident of Turkey lives in Istanbul. The number of tourists visiting this marvelous city reaches 1.5 million. The population itself is not exactly known to anyone, officially, according to the last census, 12 million people lived in the city, although now this figure has increased to 15 million, and some argue that 20 million people already live in Istanbul.
Tradition says that the founder of the city in the 7th century BC. there was a Megarian leader Byzant, to whom the Delphic oracle predicted where it would be better to arrange a new settlement. The place really turned out to be very successful - a cape between two seas - the Black and Marble, half in Europe, half in Asia. In the IV century AD. The Roman emperor Constantine chose the settlement of Byzantium to build the new capital of the empire, which was named Constantinople in his honor. After the fall of Rome in 410, Constantinople finally established itself as the undisputed political center of the empire, which from then on was no longer called Roman, but Byzantine. The city reached its highest prosperity under the emperor Justinian. It was the center of fabulous wealth and incredible luxury. In the 9th century, the population of Constantinople numbered about a million people! The main streets had sidewalks and sheds, they were decorated with fountains and columns. It is believed that Venice represents a copy of Constantinople architecture, where bronze horses are installed on the portal of St.
In 2009, the population of this city is 16,767,433, the area is 2,106 sq. km, the population density is 6,521 people. per sq. km
4.Tokyo
Tokyo is the capital of Japan, its administrative, financial, cultural and industrial center. It is located in the southeastern part of the island of Honshu, on the Kanto plain in the bay of the Tokyo Bay of the Pacific Ocean. Area - 2 187 sq. km. Population - 15,570,000 people. The population density is 5,740 people/km2, the highest among the prefectures of Japan.
Officially, Tokyo is not a city, but one of the prefectures, more precisely, the metropolitan area, the only one in this class. Its territory, in addition to part of the island of Honshu, includes several small islands to the south of it, as well as the islands of Izu and Ogasawara. Tokyo District consists of 62 administrative divisions - cities, towns and rural communities. When they say "the city of Tokyo", they usually mean the 23 special districts included in the metropolitan area, which from 1889 to 1943 constituted the administrative unit of the city of Tokyo, and now they themselves are equated in status to cities; each has its own mayor and city council. The metropolitan government is headed by a popularly elected governor. The government headquarters is located in Shinjuku, which is the county's municipal seat. Tokyo is also home to the state government and the Tokyo Imperial Palace (the obsolete name is also used - Tokyo Imperial Castle) - the main residence of the Japanese emperors.
Although the Tokyo area was inhabited by tribes as early as the Stone Age, the city began to play an active role in history relatively recently. In the 12th century, a fort was built here by the local Edo warrior Taro Shigenada. According to tradition, he received the name Edo from his place of residence. In 1457, Ota Dokan, ruler of the Kanto region under the Japanese shogunate, built Edo Castle. In 1590, it was taken over by Ieyasu Tokugawa, the founder of the shogun clan. Thus, Edo became the capital of the shogunate, while Kyoto remained the imperial capital. Ieyasu created long-term management institutions. The city grew rapidly and XVIII century became one of the largest cities in the world. In 1615, Ieyasu's armies destroyed their opponents - the Toyotomi clan, thereby gaining absolute power for about 250 years. As a result of the Meiji Restoration in 1868, the shogunate came to an end, in September Emperor Mutsuhito moved the capital here, calling it " Eastern capital- Tokyo. This sparked a debate whether Kyoto could still be the capital. In the second half of the 19th century, industry began to develop rapidly, followed by shipbuilding. Built in 1872 Railway Tokyo-Yokohama, in 1877 - Kobe-Osaka-Tokyo. Until 1869 the city was called Edo. On September 1, 1923, the largest earthquake (7-9 on the Richter scale) occurred in Tokyo and the surrounding area. Almost half of the city was destroyed, a strong fire broke out. About 90,000 people became victims. Although the reconstruction plan turned out to be very expensive, the city began to partially recover. The city was again seriously damaged during World War II. The city was subjected to massive air attacks. More than 100,000 inhabitants were killed in one raid alone. Many wooden buildings burned down, the old Imperial Palace suffered. After the war, Tokyo was occupied by the military, during the Korean War it became a major military center. Several American bases still remain here (Yokota military base, etc.). In the middle of the 20th century, the country's economy began to rapidly revive (which was described as the "Economic Miracle"), in 1966 it became the second largest economy in the world. The revival from war injuries was proved by the hosting of the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, where the city showed itself favorably on the international stage. Since the 1970s, Tokyo has been flooded with a wave of labor from rural areas, resulting in further development cities. By the end of the 1980s, it had become one of the most dynamically developing cities in the world. On March 20, 1995, there was a gas attack on the Tokyo subway using sarin. The attack was carried out by the religious sect Aum Shinrikyo. As a result, more than 5,000 people were injured, 11 of them died. Seismic activity in the Tokyo area has led to discussions about moving Japan's capital to another city. Three candidates have been named: Nasu (300 km north), Higashino (near Nagano, central Japan) and a new city in Mie province, near Nagoya (450 km west of Tokyo). The government's decision has already been received, although no further action is being taken. At present, Tokyo continues to develop. Projects for the creation of artificial islands are being consistently implemented. The most notable project is Odaiba, which is now a major shopping and entertainment center.
5. Mumbai
The history of the emergence of Mumbai - a dynamic modern city, the financial capital of India and the administrative center of the state of Maharashtra - is quite unusual. In 1534, the Sultan of Gujarat ceded a group of seven useless islands to the Portuguese, who, in turn, presented them to the Portuguese princess Catharina of Braganza on her wedding day to King Charles II of England in 1661. In 1668, the British government surrendered the islands leased to the East India Company for 10 pounds of gold a year, and gradually Mumbai grew into a center of trade. In 1853, the first railway line in the subcontinent was laid from Mumbai to Thane, and in 1862, a colossal land management project turned the seven islands into a single whole - Mumbai embarked on the path of becoming the largest metropolis. During its existence, the city changed its name four times, and for those who are not an expert in geography, its former name, Bombay, is more familiar. Mumbai, after the historical name of the area, became known again in 1997. Today it is a lively city with a strong character: the largest industrial and commercial center, it is still actively interested in theater and other arts. Mumbai is also home to India's main film industry, Bollywood.
Mumbai is India's most populous city with a population of 13,922,125 in 2009. Together with satellite cities, it forms the fifth largest urban agglomeration in the world with a population of 21.3 million people. The area occupied by Greater Mumbai is 603.4 square meters. km. The city stretched along the coast of the Arabian Sea for 140 km.
6. Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is the capital of Argentina, the administrative, cultural and economic center of the country and one of the largest cities in South America.
Buenos Aires is located at a distance of 275 km from Atlantic Ocean in a well-protected bay of the Gulf of La Plata, on the right bank of the Riachuelo river. The average air temperature in July is +10 degrees, and in January +24. The amount of precipitation in the city is - 987 mm per year. The capital is located in the northeastern part of Argentina, on a flat area, in a subtropical natural belt. The natural vegetation of the surroundings of the city is represented by species of trees and grasses typical of meadow steppes and savannahs. The large Buenos Aires includes 18 suburbs, the total area is 3646 square kilometers.
The population of the Argentine capital proper is 3,050,728 (2009 estimate) people, which is 275 thousand (9.9%) more than it was in 2001 (2,776,138, census). In total, the urban agglomeration, including numerous suburbs immediately adjacent to the capital, is home to 13,356,715 (2009 estimate). Residents of Buenos Aires have a half-joking nickname - porteños (lit. residents of the port). The population of the capital and suburbs is rapidly increasing, including due to the immigration of guest workers from Bolivia, Paraguay, Peru and other neighboring countries. The city is very multiethnic, but the main division of communities occurs along class lines, and not along racial lines, as in the United States. The majority of the population are Spaniards and Italians, descendants of both the settlers of the Spanish colonial period 1550-1815 and the larger wave of European immigrants to Argentina in 1880-1940. About 30% are mestizos and representatives of other nationalities, among which communities stand out: Arabs, Jews, British, Armenians, Japanese, Chinese and Koreans, there is also a large number of immigrants from neighboring countries, primarily from Bolivia and Paraguay, in recent times from Korea, China and Africa. During the colonial period, groups of Indians, mestizos and black slaves were noticeable in the city, gradually dissolving into the southern European population, although their cultural and genetic influences are still felt today. Thus, the genes of modern residents of the capital are quite mixed compared to white Europeans: on average, the genes of the inhabitants of the capital are 71.2% European, 23.5% Indian and 5.3% African. At the same time, depending on the quarter, African impurities vary from 3.5% to 7.0%, and Indian from 14.0% to 33%. . The official language in the capital is Spanish. Other languages - Italian, Portuguese, English, German and French - are now practically out of use as mother tongues due to the mass assimilation of second-generation immigrants. half of XIX- early XX centuries., but are still taught as foreign. During the period of the massive influx of Italians (especially Neapolitans), a mixed Italian-Spanish sociolect lunfardo spread in the city, gradually disappearing, but leaving traces in the local language variant of the Spanish language (See Spanish in Argentina). Among the believing population of the city, the majority are adherents of Catholicism, a small part of the inhabitants of the capital profess Islam and Judaism, but in general, the level of religiosity is extremely low, as the secular-liberal way of life prevails. The city is divided into 47 administrative districts, the division was originally based on reference to Catholic parishes, and remained so until 1940.
7. Dhaka
The name of the city is formed from the name of the Hindu goddess of fertility Durga or from the name of the tropical tree Dhaka, which gives valuable resin. Dhaka is located on the northern bank of the turbulent Buriganda River almost in the center of the country and looks more like the legendary Babylon than the modern capital. Dhaka is a river port in the delta of the Ganges Brahmaputra, as well as a center for water tourism. Despite the fact that travel by water is quite slow, water transport in the country is well developed, safe and widely used. The oldest section of the city, lying north of the coastline, is an ancient trading center for the Mughal Empire. In the Old City there is an unfinished fortress - Fort LaBad, dating from 1678, which houses the mausoleum of Bibi Pari (1684). It is also worth paying attention to more than 700 mosques, including the famous Hussein Dalan, located in the old City. Now Old city is a vast area between the two main water transport terminals, Sadarghat and Badam Tole, where the experience of observing everyday life the rivers are especially charming and interesting. Also in the old part of the city there are traditional large oriental bazaars.
The population of the city is 9,724,976 inhabitants (2006), with suburbs - 12,560 thousand people (2005).
8. Manila
Manila is the capital and main city The central region of the Republic of the Philippines, which occupies the Philippine Islands in pacific ocean. In the west, the islands are washed by the South China Sea, in the north they are adjacent to Taiwan through the Bashi Strait. Located on the island of Luzon (the largest in the archipelago), the metropolis of Manila includes, in addition to Manila itself, four more cities and 13 municipalities. The name of the city comes from two Tagalog (local Filipino) words "may" meaning "to be" and "nilad" - the name of the original settlement located on the banks of the Pasig River and the bay. Before the conquest of Manila by the Spaniards in 1570, Muslim tribes lived on the islands, who were intermediaries in the trade of the Chinese with South Asian merchants. After a fierce struggle, the Spaniards occupied the ruins of Manila, which the natives set on fire to escape the invaders. After 20 years, the Spaniards returned and built defensive structures. In 1595, Manila became the capital of the Archipelago. From that time until the 19th century, Manila was the center of trade between the Philippines and Mexico. With the arrival of Europeans, the Chinese were limited in free trade and repeatedly rebelled against the colonists. In 1898, the Americans invaded the Philippines, and after several years of war, the Spaniards ceded their colony to them. Then the American-Philippine war began, which ended in 1935 with the independence of the islands. During the period of US domination, several enterprises of the light and food industries, oil refineries, and the production of building materials were opened in Manila. Second world war The Philippines were occupied by the Japanese. The state gained its final independence in 1946. Currently, Manila is the main seaport, financial and industrial center of the country. The plants and factories of the capital produce electrical engineering, chemicals, clothes, foodstuffs, tobacco, etc. The city has several low-priced markets and shopping centers that attract visitors from all over the Republic. AT last years the role of tourism is growing.
In 2009, the population of this city is 12,285,000.
9 Delhi
Delhi is the capital of India, a city of 13 million people that most travelers cannot miss. A city in which all the classic Indian contrasts are fully manifested - grandiose temples and dirty slums, bright holidays of life and quiet death in the gateways. A city in which it is difficult for a simple Russian person to live for more than two weeks, after which he will begin to quietly go crazy - incessant movement, general fuss, noise and din, an abundance of dirt and poverty will be a good test for you. Like any city with a thousand-year history, Delhi has many interesting places worth visiting. Most of them are located in two districts of the city - Old and New Delhi, between which there is the Pahar Ganj area, where most independent travelers (Main Bazaar) stop. Among the most interesting sights of Delhi include Jama Masjid Mosque, Lodhi Garden, Humayun Tomb, Qutab Minar, Lotus Temple, Lakshmi Narayana Temple ), the military fortresses of Lal Qila and Purana Qila.
For 2009, the population of this city is 11,954,217
10. Moscow
The city of Moscow is a huge metropolis, consisting of nine administrative districts, which include one hundred and twenty administrative districts, on the territory of Moscow there are many parks, gardens, forest parks.
The first written mention of Moscow dates back to 1147. But the settlements on the site of the modern city were much earlier, in a time remote from us, according to some historians, by 5 thousand years. However, all this belongs to the realm of legends and conjectures. No matter how everything happens, but in the XIII century Moscow is the center of an independent principality, and by the end of the XV century. it becomes the capital of the emerging unified Russian state. Since then, Moscow has been one of the largest cities in Europe. For centuries, Moscow has been an outstanding center of all-Russian culture, science, and art.
The largest city in Russia and Europe in terms of population (population as of July 1, 2009 - 10.527 million people), the center of the Moscow urban agglomeration. It is also one of the ten largest cities in the world.
Cities like New York, Beijing and Tokyo are known for being overcrowded. Photos of huge crowds show that there are really very, very many residents in these cities. Let's get acquainted with the twenty most crowded cities in the world, where people literally step on each other's toes, going out to the store for bread.
To begin with, the huge increase in population is due to the fact that tourism, business or industry are well developed in megacities. For example, Tokyo (Japan) is home to over 38 million people, the largest number in the world. But in New York (USA) there are more than 19 million inhabitants.
We know that the world's capitals and other metropolitan areas have huge populations, but do you know how crowded they really are? The UN booklet "Cities of the World 2016" presents the most overpopulated areas, as well as projections of population growth in 2030.
20th place. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Pay attention to the photo, it shows the famous Copacabana beach. And such a number of people has not surprised anyone in this city for a long time, because in Brazil the climate is warm and pleasant all year round. Especially Rio de Janeiro is crowded during the hot months and during the famous carnival. Copacabana Beach is visited by thousands of people both from the city itself and from all over the world.
19th place. Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
The city is located on the Pearl River, northwest of Hong Kong. Guangzhou is recognized as the third largest city in China. It is a bustling port city and is the largest commercial and manufacturing center in the country. As a result, millions of workers from all over China flock to work in Guangzhou. If you look at the photo, you will see how the residents of the city are waiting for the entrance to the railway station, after trains were delayed due to bad weather in southern China.
18th place. Manila, Philippines
The capital of the Philippines is known for its booming banking and commercial industries. The Port of Manila is the largest seaport in the country serving the shipping industry. The photo shows people trying to cross a flooded road in a truck after heavy rain.
17th place. Lagos, Nigeria
Lagos is the commercial hub of Nigeria and is also one of the fastest growing cities in Africa. According to UN projects, by 2030 the population of Lagos will increase to 24,239,000 people.
16th place. Chongqing, China
Given its proximity to the Yangtze River, Chongqing is a major port city and industrial center in southwestern and central China. The city is a haven for workers in industries such as metallurgy, coal mining. Mined in Chongqing natural gas, minerals and coal in huge quantities. It is not surprising that workers from all over the country go to work in this city.
15th place. Istanbul, Turkey
Apart from being a tourist destination that attracts travelers from all over the world, Istanbul is also the main economic zone in Turkey. In addition, new terminals are currently being set up at Istanbul Airport, which will be able to receive more than 150 million passengers a year. This part of the airport will open in 2018.
14th place. Kolkata, India
Kolkata is located in the eastern part of India, close to the border with Bangladesh. It is also the capital of West Bengal (a state in the country). There are a total of 14 universities in the city that are run by the state government and serve the local population.
13th place. Buenos Aires, Argentina
As the capital of Argentina, Buenos Aires is an important city for many of the country's major industries, including tourism, finance, and manufacturing. However, due to an aging population and low birth rates, the population is expected to fall to 16,956,000 in 2030.
12th place. Karachi, Pakistan
As the economic and industrial center of Pakistan, Karachi is a city that is growing relentlessly. Both Karachi Port and Binh Qasim Port, located in the city, serve hundreds of ships daily. The city is expected to have a steady population growth, with the UN estimating that the population will reach 24 million by 2030.
11th place. Dhaka, Bangladesh
Dhaka is a growing metropolitan area in Bangladesh with an incredibly high population density. There are more than 44,000 people per square kilometer. These indicators were identified in 2015, but today the situation is noticeably worsening.
10th place. New York, USA
The photo shows Times Square. It is believed that this city and its surrounding areas are inhabited by an anomalous number of people in the United States. At the same time, more than two-fifths of the total population of the state lives in this city.
9th place. Al Qahira (Cairo), Egypt
Cairo is often considered a city with strong ties to ancient Egyptian history, especially because of the famous Pyramids of Giza. But it is also a very densely populated cosmopolitan city. In addition to its tourism industry, Cairo is home to some of the most modern hospitals and universities in the world.
8th place. Osaka, Japan
Today, Osaka has a huge population, although by 2030 the number of its inhabitants is expected to decrease to 19,976,000 people. The city's population has been declining over the past few years, due in part to a low birth rate. However, a large number of foreign residents immigrate to Osaka.
7th place. Mexico City, Mexico
Mexico City and its suburbs are a unique blend of ancient culture and modern industry. The city is not only home to Tenochtitlan (the ancient Aztec capital), but also acts as a significant Latin American financial center.
6th place. Beijing, China
A photo from Tiananmen Square in Beijing proves that there is indeed a huge population there. This eastern country famous for being home to four of the most populous cities in the world, and Beijing being the second most populous in the country. UN projections show that this already gigantic city will continue to grow, reaching 28 million by 2030.
5th place. Sao Paulo, Brazil
Sao Paulo is the most populous city in the Southern Hemisphere. It is a multicultural city with various industries.
4th place. Mumbai (Bombay), India
It's not hard to imagine how crowded Mumbai is by looking at the pictures. public transport cities (main photo). It is also the richest city in India with an annual income of US$280 billion.
3rd place. Shanghai, China
As China's most populous city, Shanghai has a reputation for being overcrowded. locality. Apart from being a popular tourist destination, this city is also the main financial zone and the largest container port in the world.
2nd place. Delhi, India
Delhi is a city and territory in northern India. It is the second most populated metropolitan area in the world, and the number of residents is expected to only grow in the coming years. The UN project found that the number of inhabitants will increase by 10 million people.
1 place. Tokyo, Japan
As of 2016, Tokyo is the most populous city in the world and is also known for its modern design and cutting-edge technology. The UN claims that in 15 years Tokyo will still be in first place, but the population will decrease.
It is estimated that by 2030 the total population of the planet will increase by one billion people. We remind you that more than 7 billion people currently live on it. At the same time, even low birth rates in many countries of the world do not stop demographic growth.
The role of the city in life modern man is growing: many people no longer see development prospects for themselves outside of it. Scientists call this phenomenon urbanization. What are the most populated cities in the world? In this article you will find a list of the largest cities in the world.
Urbanization and its current scale
Urbanization refers to the growing role of the city in society. The word urbanus is translated from Latin as "urban".
Modern urbanization can take place in three ways:
- The transformation of villages and villages into small and medium-sized cities.
- The outflow of population from villages to cities.
- Formation of extensive suburban residential areas.
The world's most populated cities are often held hostage to their oversized size. Bad ecology, a huge amount of transport on the streets, a lack of green spaces and recreation areas, constant noise pollution - all this, of course, negatively affects the health (physical and mental) of a person, a resident of a metropolis.
The processes of urbanization, according to scientists, began around the middle of the 19th century. But then they were local, local in nature. They reached the global level a century later - in the 50s of the twentieth century. At this time, the urban population of the planet is growing rapidly, the largest megacities of our time are being formed.
If in 1950 the share of the urban population on the planet was only 30%, then in 2000 it had already reached 45%. Today, the level of global urbanization is about 57%.
The most urbanized countries on the planet are Luxembourg (100%), Belgium (98%), Great Britain (90%), Australia (88%) and Chile (88%).
The most populated cities in the world
In fact, it is quite difficult to determine the population of a large city. First, researchers are not always able to obtain up-to-date and reliable statistical information (especially if we are talking about the megacities of third world countries - Asia, Africa or Latin America).
Secondly, the approaches to counting the number of city residents can be different. Thus, some demographers do not take into account people living in the suburban area, while others ignore temporary labor migrants. That is why it is very difficult to name exactly the most populated city in the world.
Another problem faced by demographers and statisticians is the problem of defining the boundaries of a metropolitan area. To solve it, a very interesting method has recently been invented. To do this, a picture of the settlement is taken from the air, in the evening. Then the boundaries of the city can be easily drawn along the edge of the distribution of urban lighting.
Top most populated cities in the world
In ancient times, Jericho was considered the largest (in terms of population) city on the planet. About 2 thousand people lived in it nine thousand years ago. Today, this is the number of inhabitants in a large village and a small European town.
The total number of inhabitants living in the ten most populated cities on the planet is almost 260 million people! In other words, this is 4% of the total population of the Earth.
- Tokyo (Japan, 37.7 million people);
- Jakarta (Indonesia, 29.9);
- Chongqing (China, 29.0);
- Delhi (India, 24.2);
- Manila (Philippines, 22.8);
- Shanghai (China, 22.6);
- Karachi (Venezuela, 21.7);
- New York (United States of America, 20.8);
- Mexico City (Mexico, 20.5).
Six out of ten of these cities are located in Asia, with 2 in China. It is worth noting that the largest city in Europe, Moscow, would take only 17th place in this rating. About 16 million people live in the capital of the Russian Federation.
Tokyo, Japan)
The capital of Japan is by far the most populated city in the world, with a population of at least 37 million people. For comparison: this is the number of inhabitants in all of Poland!
Today Tokyo is not only the largest metropolis, but also the most important financial, industrial and cultural center of East Asia. The world's largest subway operates here: it transports at least 8 million passengers a day. Tokyo will amaze any traveler huge amount faceless, gray streets and lanes. Some of them don't even have their own names.
Surprisingly, the largest metropolis on the planet is located in a seismically unstable zone. About a hundred fluctuations of different intensity are recorded in Tokyo every year.
Chongqing (China)
Chinese Chongqing belongs to the absolute world championship among cities in terms of territory. It occupies the same area as the state of Austria in Europe - 82,000 square kilometers.
The metropolis has an almost perfect round shape: 470 by 460 kilometers. About 29 million Chinese live here. However, since a large number of them live in the suburban area, some extras sometimes do not include Chongqing in the lists of the most populated cities in the world.
In addition to its colossal size, the city also boasts ancient history. After all, it is over 3,000 years old. Chongqing arose at the confluence of two Chinese rivers, surrounded by three picturesque hills.
New York, USA)
New York, although not the largest city in terms of population on the planet, but it can be considered the most popular world metropolis.
The city is often referred to as the Big Apple. Why? Everything is very simple: according to one of the legends, it was the apple tree that was the first to take root within the boundaries of the future metropolis.
New York is an important financial center of the world; about 700 thousand (!) different companies are located here. At least 6,000 subway cars and about 13,000 taxi cars serve the residents of the city every day. By the way, it is no coincidence that local taxis are painted in yellow. The founder of a shipping company once did a special study trying to determine which color is the most pleasing to the human eye. It turned out that it was yellow.
Conclusion
An amazing fact: if you collect all the inhabitants of the 10 most populated cities in the world, you get a number that is almost twice the total population of Russia! In addition, these already huge metropolitan areas continue to grow.
The most populated cities in the world are Tokyo, Jakarta, Chongqing, Delhi and Seoul. All of them are located in Asia.