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Harbin overview
Harbin (orange) and the other large cities of China
Harbin lies in Heilongjiang in China at 45.75°N, 126.65°E, about 140 m above sea level. The local time zone is Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8); GeoNames classifies it as a regional capital.
It is smaller than Hangzhou (11,936,010) and larger than Dongguan (9,644,871). The largest city in China is Shanghai with 24,874,500 people; the capital, Beijing, has 18,960,744.
The national capital, Beijing, is about 1,057 km away; the nearest large city is Hulan, 17 km from Harbin.
China as a whole has a live population of 1,411,968,572 (-0.2% a year) and ranks #2 of 238 countries — see the China population page for the full statistics and the China atlas for provinces, terrain and society maps.
Cities near Harbin
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Hulan Heilongjiang | 17 km | 109,104 |
| Acheng Heilongjiang | 33 km | 144,665 |
| Shuangcheng Heilongjiang | 49 km | 130,710 |
| Zhaodong Heilongjiang | 63 km | 154,406 |
| Suihua Heilongjiang | 103 km | 252,245 |
| Yushu Jilin | 103 km | 124,736 |
| Zhaozhou Heilongjiang | 108 km | 114,009 |
| Shangzhi Heilongjiang | 122 km | 131,006 |
Largest cities in China
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Harbin?
Harbin has about 10,009,854 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Harbin the capital of China?
No. The capital of China is Beijing (18,960,744 people), about 1,057 km away. Harbin is the 11th largest city of the country and a regional capital.
How big is Harbin compared with the rest of China?
Its 10,009,854 residents are 0.7% of the 1,411,968,572 people living in China today. Shanghai is larger with 24,874,500 people.
Where is Harbin?
In Heilongjiang, China, at latitude 45.75 and longitude 126.65, 140 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Hulan (17 km), Acheng (33 km), Shuangcheng (49 km).
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