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The United Nations uses three definitions for what constitutes a city, as not all cities in all jurisdictions are classified using the same criteria. Cities may be defined as the cities proper, the extent of their urban area, or their metropolitan regions.

Definitions

City proper (administrative)

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The municipality of Chongqing, China, whose administrative jurisdictional area is around the size of Austria, has the largest population for a city proper. However, more than 70% of its residents live in rural areas.

A city can be defined by its administrative boundaries, otherwise known as city proper. UNICEF defines city proper as, «the population living within the administrative boundaries of a city or controlled directly from the city by a single authority.» A city proper is a locality defined according to legal or political boundaries and an administratively recognised urban status that is usually characterised by some form of local government.[1][2][3] Cities proper and their boundaries and population data may not include suburbs.[4]

The use of city proper as defined by administrative boundaries may not include suburban areas where an important proportion of the population working or studying in the city lives.[4] Because of this definition, the city proper population figure may differ greatly with the urban area population figure, as many cities are amalgamations of smaller municipalities (Australia), and conversely, many Chinese cities govern territories that extend well beyond the traditional «city proper» into suburban and rural areas.[5] The Chinese municipality of Chongqing, which claims the largest city proper in the world by population, comprises a huge administrative area of 82,403 km2, around the size of Austria. However, more than 70% of its 30-million population are actually agricultural workers living in a rural setting.[6][7]

Urban area

A city can be defined as a conditionally contiguous urban area, without regard to territorial or other boundaries inside an urban area. UNICEF defines urban area as follows:

The definition of «urban» varies from country to country, and, with periodic reclassification, can also vary within one country over time, making direct comparisons difficult. An urban area can be defined by one or more of the following: administrative criteria or political boundaries (e.g., area within the jurisdiction of a municipality or town committee), a threshold population size (where the minimum for an urban settlement is typically in the region of 2,000 people, although this varies globally between 200 and 50,000), population density, economic function (e.g., where a significant majority of the population is not primarily engaged in agriculture, or where there is surplus employment) or the presence of urban characteristics (e.g., paved streets, electric lighting, sewerage).

According to Demographia, an urban area is a continuously built up land mass of urban development that is within a labor market (metropolitan area or metropolitan region) and contains no rural land.[8]

Metropolitan area

Tokyo is the world’s largest city by urban area and metropolitan area.

A city can be defined by the inhabitants of its demographic population, as by metropolitan area, or labour market area. UNICEF defines metropolitan area as follows:

A formal local government area comprising the urban area as a whole and its primary commuter areas, typically formed around a city with a large concentration of people (i.e., a population of at least 100,000). In addition to the city proper, a metropolitan area includes both the surrounding territory with urban levels of residential density and some additional lower-density areas that are adjacent to and linked to the city (e.g., through frequent transport, road linkages or commuting facilities).

In many countries, metropolitan areas are established either with an official organisation or only for statistical purposes. In the United States, metropolitan statistical area (MSA) is defined by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB).[9] In the Philippines, metropolitan areas have an official agency, such as Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), which manages Manila metropolitan area.[10] Similar agencies exist in Indonesia, such as Jabodetabekjur Development Cooperation Agency for Jakarta metropolitan area.[11]

List

There are 81 cities in the world with a population exceeding 5 million people, according to 2018 estimates by the United Nations. The U.N. figures include a mixture of city proper, metropolitan area, and urban area.[12]

  • Tokyo, Japan: 39.1 million people (urban area)

    Tokyo, Japan: 39.1 million people (urban area)

  • Jakarta, Indonesia: 34.5 million people (urban area)

    Jakarta, Indonesia: 34.5 million people (urban area)

  • Chongqing, China: 32 million people (municipal area)

    Chongqing, China: 32 million people (municipal area)

  • Seoul, South Korea: 26 million people (metropolitan area)

    Seoul, South Korea: 26 million people (metropolitan area)

  • Shanghai, China: 24.8 million people (municipal area)

    Shanghai, China: 24.8 million people (municipal area)

  • Manila, Philippines: 24.1 million people (urban area)

    Manila, Philippines: 24.1 million people (urban area)

  • São Paulo, Brazil: 22 million people (metropolitan area)

    São Paulo, Brazil: 22 million people (metropolitan area)

  • Beijing, China: 21.9 million people (municipal area)

    Beijing, China: 21.9 million people (municipal area)

  • Mexico City, Mexico: 21.8 million people (metropolitan area)

    Mexico City, Mexico: 21.8 million people (metropolitan area)

  • Mumbai, India: 20.7 million people (metropolitan area)

    Mumbai, India: 20.7 million people (metropolitan area)

  • Delhi, India: 16.3 million people (urban area)

    Delhi, India: 16.3 million people (urban area)

See also

  • Historical urban community sizes
  • List of largest cities throughout history
  • List of towns and cities with 100,000 or more inhabitants

Notes

  1. ^ For urban/metropolitan areas that have more than one core city, the figure for their city proper should use either the most populous one (e.g. Dallas for Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex) or the best-known one (e.g. Manila for Metro Manila, instead of Quezon City).
  2. ^ UN figures for each cities are varied between city proper, metropolitan area, and urban agglomeration.[12]
  3. ^ Figures taken from official census when possible
  4. ^ Figures taken from official census when possible
  5. ^ Includes large areas Tokyo, Kanagawa, Chiba and Saitama prefectures and smaller areas of Gunma, Tochigi and Ibaraki prefectures.
  6. ^ Includes Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Noida, Gurgaon and Bahadurgarh urban areas and New Delhi.
  7. ^ Includes Taicang
  8. ^ Includes Francisco Morato
  9. ^ Includes Kalyan and urban areas of Panvel, Bhiwandi and Vasai-Virar.
  10. ^ Includes major cities of Kobe and Kyoto, collectively also known as Keihanshin area.
  11. ^ Includes Bridgeport, New Haven, Trenton, Danbury, Waterbury and Twin Rivers urban areas.
  12. ^ The continuous urbanization of Manila extends outward its Metro Manila into other neighbouring provinces such as Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, Rizal, Pampanga and Batangas provinces.
  13. ^ Includes the city of Foshan.
  14. ^ Includes Tangerang, South Tangerang, Bogor, Bekasi and Karawang.
  15. ^ Included in Guangzhou
  16. ^ Includes the city of Fushun.
  17. ^ Includes the city of Fort Worth, collectively known as Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex.
  18. ^ Includes Pretoria
  19. ^ Includes the city of Baltimore.

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  • UNSD Demographics Statistics – City population by sex, city and city type
  • Nordpil World Database of Large Urban Areas, 1950–2050
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What’s the world’s largest city by its land size?.

There are over 10,000 cities in the world today, some are capital cities of various countries globally while other are major and minor cities.

Out of all the cities out there, these 10 cities take the first positions respectively as the world’s largest city.

By (Km sq) these are currently the world’s largest cities ranked by how big they are by land area.

The bigger a city is, the more residents can settle in the city which has its own advantages and disadvantages.

In the world today, American city New York which is one of the most popular city in the world is currently the largest city in the world.

Tokyo comes second by land area as the 2nd biggest city.

With that being said, below is the list of the top 10 biggest cities in the world ranked.

Biggest Cities In The World:

  1. New York – 8,6832
  2. Tokyo – 6,9933
  3. Chicago – 5,4984
  4. Atlanta – 5,0835
  5. Philadelphia – 4,6616
  6. Boston – 4,4977
  7. Los Angeles – 4,3208
  8. Dallas – 3,6449
  9. Houston – 3,35510
  10. Detroit – 3,267

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Dhaka, Bangladesh

The world’s population currently teeters at eight billion people. That is a lot of humans milling about, trying to make a go at this crazy little thing called life. And within this stupendous, sentient sea, there are many megacities that offer community, opportunity, and identity. The following is a list of the ten largest metropolitans (in terms of the estimated 2022 population). At first glance, they can appear overwhelming. But each of these concrete organisms can provide a lifetime of subtle sifting that slowly reveals new treasures with each street, canal, market, monument, etc. You just have to dive in. 

1. Tokyo, Japan — 37,274,000

Tokyo, Japan

Aerial view of busy streets of Tokyo on a regular weekday.

Far and away, the world’s most-populated metropolitan, Tokyo, Japan, has a life of its own. The nation’s capital city is located on the East-Central coast of the island of Honshu, within the Kantō region. This fast-paced yet humble; crowded yet clean; futuristic yet steeped in spiritual tradition; two-time host of the Summer Olympics has to be seen to be believed. In one moment, you may be standing in Shibuya Crossing (one of the world’s wildest intersections), and the next, you may be dining in a quiet, old-school, four-stooltop restaurant down a slim and ancient alley. In the next moment, you may find yourself appreciating one of the many Buddhist shrines scattered throughout the city before turning the corner and entering into a sensory overload of neon lights and brightly-colored business signs. Where else but Tokyo? 

2. Delhi, India — 32,065,760

Delhi, India

India Gate in Delhi in the distance is a major landmark of this ever-busy city. Editorial credit: Amit kg / Shutterstock.com

Delhi, in Northcentral India, is the National Capital Territory and the country’s largest city (by population). This urban agglomeration is composed of two main parts: the historic city of Old Delhi (in the North) and the capital city of New Delhi (in the South). With that said, Delhi reveals its many additional layers, built upon themselves over time, in the form of ancient monuments, mosques, shrines, tombs, and other varieties of stimulating architecture. This giant community is situated along the Yamuna River (which feeds into the Ganges) and approximately 160 kilometers (100 miles) South of the grand Himalayan Mountains. Aside from being the political anchor of India, Delhi is also a substantial commercial, transportation, and cultural hotspot.  

3. Shanghai, China — 28,516,904

Shanghai china

Locals and tourists at a busy marketplace in Shanghai, China. Editorial credit: LMspencer / Shutterstock.com

Shanghai (上海), or Shàng-Hǎi, is the most populous city in the world’s most populous country. This vital seaport is located in East-Central China, on the coast of the East China Sea, on the South shore of the Yangtze River. Shanghai was one of the first areas to receive Western trade ships, which helped it grow into the commercial and industrial backbone of the nation that it is today. The picturesque metropolis skyline is immediately recognizable and perfectly blends a mix of the old and the new (in a similar fashion to the street-level culture of the city). 

4. Dhaka, Bangladesh — 22,478,116

Aerial view of Dhaka, Bangladesh.

The capital city of Bangladesh, Dhaka (or Dacca), is situated in the country’s central region alongside the Buriganga River. Dhaka is part of the Dhaka Division and the Dhaka District. Like Mumbai, the population density of this city has it nearly bursting at the seams, and yet, the rapidly growing metropolitan shows no signs of slowing. This creates a fascinating, high-energy environment but also poor living conditions for many residents, heavy traffic for all, and an overall challenge of sustainability for the government. Dhaka is also supremely industrialized, which plays a key role in the skyrocketing population growth and the daily tidal wave of commuters.  

5. São Paulo, Brazil — 22,429,800

Sao Paulo, Brazil

Amazing Skyline of Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Shifting down to South America, São Paulo (or «Sampa» as it is also called), Brazil takes the crown as the largest city on the continent. This juggernaut is located in the Southeast, in the state of São Paulo, just inland from the port of Santos on the South Atlantic Ocean. São Paulo is also about 450 kilometers (280 miles) Southwest of the iconic city of Rio de Janeiro. Sampa emerged from its neighbor’s shadow during the late 19th-century coffee boom. Nowadays, a sea of skyscrapers signals São Paulo’s emergence as the major economic center of Latin America, which is responsible for its rocketing population growth. 

6. Mexico City, Mexico — 22,085,140

Mexico City

People visiting the Palacio De Bellas Artes in Mexico City.

Mexico City (Ciudad de México) is the capital city of Mexico, the most populous megacity in North America, and one of the oldest continuously-inhabited capital cities in the Western Hemisphere. Mexico City was founded by Spanish conquistadors in 1521 (atop the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlán), in the Valley of Mexico, in the South-Central part of the country. Sitting at an elevation of 2,240 meters (7,350 feet), this colorful, rambunctious (yet surprisingly peaceful in parts), artistic, and historical place will literally and figuratively take your breath away. 

7. Cairo, Egypt — 21,750,020

Cairo , egypt

Cairo cityscape taken during the sunset from the famous Cairo Tower in Cairo, Egypt.

Cairo (​​Al-Qāhirah) is the capital city of Egypt and the largest metropolitan in Africa. Cairo is located in the Northeast of the country, along the shores of the famed Nile River, and just North of the Great Pyramids of Giza, which can be seen in the distance, contrasted against the infinite layers of modern infrastructure. Cairo readily celebrates its antiquity, displaying the world’s largest collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo (EMC).  

8. Beijing, China — 21,333,332

Beijing, China

Heavy traffic flow in Beijing, China.

Beijing (北京), Pei-ching, or Peking, is the capital city of the People’s Republic of China. It is located in the Eastern part of the country, near the Bohai Wan and the mouth of the Yellow Sea. Beijing has been the cultural and administrative center of China for (nearly) eight centuries, despite some renaming over the years and a brief changing of the guard from 1928-1949. And even with that long history, which can be felt and seen in nearly every nook and cranny, Beijing is still one of the fastest-growing cities in the world. On top of such attractions as the Great Wall of China, the culinary experience is another big draw — everything from the universally delectable to Fear-Factor-worthy experimental dishes

9. Mumbai, India — 20,961,472

Mumbai, India

Bird’s eye view of the busy city of Mumbai and its famous railway station, also a heritage building.

On India’s West coast, Mumbai (formerly Bombay) sprawls along a peninsula on Bombay Island — stretching out into Bombay Harbour and the Arabian Sea. Mumbai is the capital city of the state of Maharashtra and is the major entertainment, financial, and commercial hub (namely, cotton textiles and information technology) of India. «The City of Dreams» is the second-largest metropolitan of the world’s second most populated country, but because of the geographical constraints of being located on a peninsula, it is one of the most densely-populated cities in the world. 

10. Osaka, Japan — 19,059,856

Osaka, Japan

The Osaka Palace in Osaka.

In the South of Japan, on the island of Honshu, in the region of Kansai and the Osaka Prefecture, the bright and lively metropolitan of Osaka looms large. Between the vigorous economic engine that keeps businesses hustling all day and the tourist-drawing nightlife, Osaka knows how to burn the candle at both ends (especially on Karaoke night). Food is another celebrated asset of the city — not just sushi but all kinds of local cuisines. Osaka, formerly Naniwa, was Japan’s first known capital city. It is still easy to see why this spot is a natural focal point of the country. 

These incredibly dense metropolitans are a must-see for any adventurous extrovert. Let the beeping horns and endless chatter be your soundtrack, the umpteen-dimensional layers be your backdrop, and the infinite supply of strangers be your social refuge. 

50 Biggest Cities In The World

Rank Name Country Population
1 Tokyo Japan 37,274,000
2 Delhi India 32,065,760
3 Shanghai China 28,516,904
4 Dhaka Bangladesh 22,478,116
5 Sao Paulo Brazil 22,429,800
6 Mexico City Mexico 22,085,140
7 Cairo Egypt 21,750,020
8 Beijing China 21,333,332
9 Mumbai India 20,961,472
10 Osaka Japan 19,059,856
11 Chongqing China 16,874,740
12 Karachi Pakistan 16,839,950
13 Istanbul Turkey 15,636,243
14 Kinshasa DR Congo 15,628,085
15 Lagos Nigeria 15,387,639
16 Buenos Aires Argentina 15,369,919
17 Kolkata India 15,133,888
18 Manila Philippines 14,406,059
19 Tianjin China 14,011,828
20 Guangzhou China 13,964,637
21 Rio De Janeiro Brazil 13,634,274
22 Lahore Pakistan 13,541,764
23 Bangalore India 13,193,035
24 Shenzhen China 12,831,330
25 Moscow Russia 12,640,818
26 Chennai India 11,503,293
27 Bogota Colombia 11,344,312
28 Paris France 11,142,303
29 Jakarta Indonesia 11,074,811
30 Lima Peru 11,044,607
31 Bangkok Thailand 10,899,698
32 Hyderabad India 10,534,418
33 Seoul South Korea 9,975,709
34 Nagoya Japan 9,571,596
35 London United Kingdom 9,540,576
36 Chengdu China 9,478,521
37 Nanjing China 9,429,381
38 Tehran Iran 9,381,546
39 Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam 9,077,158
40 Luanda Angola 8,952,496
41 New York City United States 8,930,002
42 Wuhan China 8,591,611
43 Xi An Shaanxi China 8,537,646
44 Ahmedabad India 8,450,228
45 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia 8,419,566
46 Hangzhou China 8,044,878
47 Surat India 7,784,276
48 Suzhou China 7,764,499
49 Hong Kong Hong Kong 7,643,256
50 Riyadh Saudi Arabia 7,538,200

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The appearance of modern megacities today is so different that it is sometimes impossible to determine where one city ends and another begins.


Tokyo, Japan.

It covers an area of ​​80 square kilometers and is home to nearly 23 million people. Japan is considered one of the most developed, beautiful and wealthy cities in the world.

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Tokyo, Japan.

Jakarta, Indonesia. The population gap between Jakarta and Tokyo is 8 million people, but at the same time, the territory occupied by the city is two and a half times smaller than the Japanese capital. INThe high population density and fast pace of life often lead to a sense of chaos and disorder, which is exacerbated by persistent heat and low living standards. However, even in this boiling city, you can find places for a good rest.

Delhi India.

The population of Delhi consists of 25 million people living in an area of ​​about 2000 square kilometers. The rapidly developing capital of India is considered one of the most densely populated cities on the planet, where more than half of the inhabitants live in poor sanitary conditions. This oldest city on the planet is a tourist mecca for any traveler. For more than five thousand years of its history, it has accumulated over a thousand sights and monuments of architecture.

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Delhi India.

Manila, Philippines — like most of the presented metropolitan areas in Manila consists of 18 cities, the total population of which is slightly less than the population of Delhi. However, due to the significantly smaller area, the population density is more than 15 thousand people per square kilometer.

Seoul, Korea

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Seoul, Korea

— 23 and a half million people live in the agglomeration formed by the capital of the Republic of Korea. The city is considered one of the most developed, beautiful and expensive to live in. At one time, Seoul was repeatedly ruined and suffered from the advent of invaders, but was able to restore its former greatness and continues to develop and grow. A large number of temples, parks, palaces and beautiful architectural ensembles, along with the well-being of the population and low crime, invariably attract large flows of tourists here.

Shanghai, China

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Shanghai, China

— the times when the name of this city was associated with decay, dirt and mess are long gone. Today, the former fishing village is rightfully considered the main economic center of China and one of the largest metropolitan areas on the planet. Even without taking into account the territory adjacent to it, more than 24 million people live here. The city is steadily developing economically and following the growth of the citizens’ well-being, their standard of living and culture is also growing.

Karachi, Pakistan

— a large Muslim center received a powerful impetus to development. After the recognition of Pakistan’s independence and in 70 years, it increased its population by 30 times. The main population growth is associated with the influx of refugees and migrants from Afghanistan, Bangladesh and other countries, which has led to severe overcrowding and a high level of crime. Throughout its history, Karachi has accumulated a large number of cultural and historical attractions, but only tourists who are not afraid of the harsh and suffocating climate will be able to see them.

Beijing, China

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Beijing, China

— the majestic capital of China, one of the few that can boast that it was on the list of the largest cities in the world back in the 15th century. At the same time, the history of the creation of the first settlement of the ancestor of Beijing dates back to the first millennium BC. In recent years, the authorities have been very concerned about improving infrastructure, ecology and population growth. The systematic policy is bearing fruit, thanks to which the well-being of citizens and the cultural level of the capital are growing.

New York, USA

It seems that this huge city of world significance never sleeps, as well as its 20 million inhabitants. The most important center and engine of the entire world economy consists of several areas with different living standards. The most famous area of ​​the city is Manhattan, where most of the sights and skyscrapers are concentrated. In recent years, New York has coped with a glorious crime scene and has become even more attractive for tourists from all over the world.

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New York, USA

Guangzhou China, the main part of the 23 million inhabitants of this ancient city, the Chinese, whose standard of living is considered the highest in the country, just as hundreds of years ago the great silk road took its start here, the metropolis continues to thrive due to trade thanks to the efforts of the authorities and citizens, the city is considered one of the most beautiful and clean in China

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Tokyo, Japan. It covers an area of ​​80 square kilometers and is home to almost 23 million people.
Delhi India. The population of Delhi consists of 25 million people living in an area of ​​about 2000 square kilometers.
Seoul, Korea — 23 and a half million people live in the agglomeration formed by the capital of the Republic of Korea.
Shanghai, China — the times when the name of this city was associated with decay, dirt and mess are long gone.
Karachi, Pakistan — a large Muslim center received a powerful impetus to development.
Beijing, China — the majestic capital of China, one of the few that can boast that it was on the list of the largest cities in the world back in the 15th century.
New York, USA It seems that this huge city of world significance never sleeps, as well as its 20 million inhabitants.

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What are the most populated cities in the world? Here is a list of the top ten most populated cities in the world:

  1. Tokyo (Population: 37,435,191)
  2. Delhi (Population: 29,399,141)
  3. Shanghai (Population: 26,317,104)
  4. Sao Paulo (Population: 21,846,507)
  5. Mexico City (Population: 21,671,908)
  6. Cairo (Population: 20,484,965)
  7. Dhaka (Population: 20,283,552)
  8. Mumbai (Population: 20,185,064)
  9. Beijing (Population: 20,035,455)
  10. Osaka (Population: 19,222,665)

It is perhaps unsurprising that the majority of the most populous cities in the world are in the two most populated countries in the world, China and India. Among these are Shanghai and Beijing, with populations of 25 and 22 million respectively, Delhi (27 million), and Mumbai (over 21.5 million).

However, Tokyo is the largest city in the world if the entire Tokyo metro area is included, with a total of more than 38 million residents. Another Japanese city, Osaka, also has a very large population of almost 20.5 million. There are also a number of non-Asian cities with high populations, including Mexico City (over 21 million), Cairo (almost 19.5 million), and Buenos Aires (almost 15.5 million).

Of the European cities, Istanbul is the most populous, with more than 14.5 million residents. This is followed by Moscow (over 12 million) and Paris (11 million including the Paris metro area). These cities are of course also culturally significant and between them welcome millions of tourists each year.

There are quite a number of popular and culturally rich cities that have smaller populations, often making for higher living standards for their residents. Barcelona, Sydney, Berlin and Vancouver all have fewer than five million residents, but are very popular choices for city living. There are also some comparatively very small cities with big cultural, historical or political reputations, such as Sarajevo (314,000), Edinburgh (502,000), and Venice (631,000), demonstrating that small cities can be highly significant regardless of the size of their population.

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