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Beijing is located in Northern China and has a metropolitan population of 19,612,368, which is 44% more than the average of all major asian cities.
Beijing has far more city area (km2) (200% more), metropolitan area (km2) (129% more), and a far more city population (103% more) compared to the average of all Asian Cities. On the other hand, Beijing has a far less city density (88% less), and metropoli
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Geography
Country China 
Location Northern China 
Coordinates 39 54 50 N 116 23 30 E  
Time Zone China Standard Time (utc+8) 
Asia Region East Asia 
Elevation (m)
43.5  (117.81 lower than average)
vs
161.31

Elevation (ft)
143  (380.37 lower than average)
vs
523.37

States/Province/Regions Beijing 
Metropolitan Area (km2)
16801  (16794 higher than average)
vs
7,341

Metropolitan Area (sq mi)
6487  (6485 higher than average)
vs
2,833

City Area (km2)
16801  (16796 higher than average)
vs
5,607

City Area (sq mi)
6487  (6485 higher than average)
vs
2,164

Demographics & Population
Demonym for People Beijingers 
Religion Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Taoism 
Main Religion Buddhism 
Languages/Dialects Putonghua 
Human Development Index (2011 HDI) High 
Metropolitan Population
19612368  (19612355 higher than average)
vs
13,620,223

Metropolitan Density /km2
1167  (1162 higher than average)
vs
5,819

Metropolitan Density /sq mi
3023  (3008 higher than average)
vs
15,090

City Population
19612368  (19612359 higher than average)
vs
9,655,370

City Density /km2
1167  (1158 higher than average)
vs
9,799

City Density /sq mi
3023  (2998 higher than average)
vs
25,393

Climate
Type Humid Continental Climate 
Annual Climate Temperature Average High °C (°F) 17.9 (64.2)  
Annual Climate Temperature Average Low °C (°F) 7.2 (45.0)  
Government and Administration
Metropolitan Administrative Areas Dongcheng, Xicheng, Chaoyang, Haidian, Fengtai, Shijingshan, Mentougou, Fangshan, Tongzhou, Shunyi, Changping, Daxing, Pinggu, Huairou, Miyun, Yanqing 
City Administrative Areas Dongcheng, Xicheng, Chaoyang, Haidian, Fengtai, Shijingshan, Mentougou, Fangshan, Tongzhou, Shunyi, Changping, Daxing, Pinggu, Huairou, Miyun, Yanqing 
Economy
Currency Chinese Yuan Renminbi 
Code CNY  
Major Industries Electronics, Pharmaceuticals, Information Technology, Engineering 
Communication
Country Code
+86  (95.03 lower than average)
vs
181.03

Area Code 10  
Postal Code 100xxx 
Tourism
Attractions Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Summer Palace Beihai Park, Ming Tombs, Great Hall Of The People, Temple Of Heaven, Pagoda Of Tianning Temple, Beijing Zoo, Beijing Botanical Garden, Great Wall Of China, Cctv, Birds' Nest, Water Cube 
Best Time To Visit September To October, March To May 
Transportation
Public Transportation Train, Bus, Subway, Taxi 
Airport Beijing Capital International Airport 


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