| Geography |
| Country |
| China |
China |
| Location |
| Northern China |
Northern China |
| Coordinates |
| 39 54 50 N 116 23 30 E |
39 08 N 117 11 E |
| Time Zone |
| China Standard Time (utc+8) |
China Standard Time (utc+8) |
| Asia Region |
| East Asia |
East Asia |
|
Elevation (m) |
| 43.5 |
5 |
|
Elevation (ft) |
| 143 |
16 |
| States/Province/Regions |
| Beijing |
Tianjin |
|
Metropolitan Area (km2) |
| 16,801 (km2) |
11,760 (km2) |
| Metropolitan Area (sq mi) |
| 6,487 |
4,540 |
| City Area (km2) |
| 16,801 (km2) |
11,760 (km2) |
| City Area (sq mi) |
| 6,487 |
4,540 |
|
| Demographics & Population |
| Demonym for People |
| Beijingers |
Tianjinese |
| Religion |
| Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Taoism |
Buddhism, Christianity, Jews |
| Main Religion |
| Buddhism |
Buddhism |
| Languages/Dialects |
| Putonghua |
Putonghua |
| Human Development Index (2011 HDI) |
| High |
High |
| Metropolitan Population |
| 19,612,368 |
12,938,224 |
| Metropolitan Density /km2 |
| 1167 |
1100 |
| Metropolitan Density /sq mi |
| 3,023 |
2,850 |
| City Population |
| 19,612,368 |
12,938,224 |
| City Density /km2 |
| 1167 |
1100 |
| City Density /sq mi |
| 3,023 |
2,850 |
| Climate |
| Type |
| Humid Continental Climate |
Monsoon-influenced Climate |
| Annual Climate Temperature Average High °C (°F) |
| 17.9 (64.2) |
18.08 (64.54) |
| Annual Climate Temperature Average Low °C (°F) |
| 7.2 (45.0) |
8.23 (46.82) |
| Government and Administration |
| Metropolitan Administrative Areas |
| Dongcheng, Xicheng, Chaoyang, Haidian, Fengtai, Shijingshan, Mentougou, Fangshan, Tongzhou, Shunyi, Changping, Daxing, Pinggu, Huairou, Miyun, Yanqing |
Heping, Hedong, Hexi, Nankai, Hebei, Hongqiao, Binhai New Area, Jinnan, Dongli, Xiqing, Beichen, Baodi, Wuqing, Ji, Jinghai, Ninghe |
| City Administrative Areas |
| Dongcheng, Xicheng, Chaoyang, Haidian, Fengtai, Shijingshan, Mentougou, Fangshan, Tongzhou, Shunyi, Changping, Daxing, Pinggu, Huairou, Miyun, Yanqing |
Heping, Hedong, Hexi, Nankai, Hebei, Hongqiao, Binhai New Area, Jinnan, Dongli, Xiqing, Beichen, Baodi, Wuqing, Ji, Jinghai, Ninghe |
| Economy |
| Currency |
| Chinese Yuan Renminbi |
Chinese Yuan Renminbi |
| Code |
| Cny |
Cny |
| Major Industries |
| Electronics, Pharmaceuticals, Information Technology, Engineering |
Petrochemical Industries, Textiles, Automobile, Mechanical, Metalworking |
| Communication |
| Country Code |
| +86 |
+86 |
| Area Code |
| 10 |
22 |
| Postal Code |
| 100xxx |
300xxx |
| 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 |
Huangyaguan Great Wall, Dule Temple, Dagukou Port, Mt. Panshan, Haihe Park, Ancient Cultural Street, Water Park, Central Line Scenic Area |
| Best Time To Visit |
| September To October, March To May |
April To May, September To October |
| Transportation |
| Public Transportation |
| Train, Bus, Subway, Taxi |
Train, Bus, Subway, Ferry, Taxi |
| Airport |
| Beijing Capital International Airport |
Tianjin Binhai International Airport |
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