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Shenzhen
Shenzhen is located in Southern China and has a metropolitan population of 10,357,938, which is 24% less than the average of all major asian cities.
Shenzhen has a moderately more city population (7% more) compared to the average of all Asian Cities. On the other hand, Shenzhen has far less metropolitan area (km2) (72% less), city area (km2) (63% less), and a far less city density (48% less).
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Geography
Country China 
Location Southern China 
Coordinates 22 33 N 114 06 E  
Time Zone China Standard Time (utc+8) 
Asia Region East Asia 
Elevation (m)
12 
161.31
Elevation (ft)
40 
523.37
States/Province/Regions Guangdong 
Metropolitan Area (km2)
2050 
7,341
Metropolitan Area (sq mi)
790 
2,833
City Area (km2)
2050 
5,607
City Area (sq mi)
790 
2,164
Demographics & Population
Demonym for People Shenzheners 
Religion Buddhism, Taoism, Christianity, Catholicism, Islam 
Main Religion Buddhism 
Languages/Dialects Cantonese, English 
Human Development Index (2011 HDI) High 
Metropolitan Population
10357938 
13,620,223
Metropolitan Density /km2
5053 
5,819
Metropolitan Density /sq mi
13111 
15,090
City Population
10357938 
9,655,370
City Density /km2
5053 
9,799
City Density /sq mi
13111 
25,393
Climate
Type Subtropical Climate 
Annual Climate Temperature Average High °C (°F) 26.6 (79.9)  
Annual Climate Temperature Average Low °C (°F) 19.65 (67.37)  
Government and Administration
Metropolitan Administrative Areas Futian, Luohu, Nanshan, Yantian, Bao'an, Longgang, New Guangming, New Pingshan 
City Administrative Areas Futian, Luohu, Nanshan, Yantian, Bao'an, Longgang, New Guangming, New Pingshan 
Economy
Currency Chinese Yuan Renminbi 
Code CNY  
Major Industries Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals, Construction Materials, Chemicals, Computer Software, Electronics, Industrial Equipment, Medical Equipment, Telecommunications Equipment 
Communication
Country Code
+86 
181.03
Area Code 755  
Postal Code 518xxx 
Tourism
Attractions China Folk Culture Village, Happy Valley, Splendid China, Window Of The World 
Best Time To Visit August To September 
Transportation
Public Transportation Train, Bus, Subway, Ferry, Taxi 
Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport 

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