Chongqing, Chongqing

Chongqing: This major city in southwestern China is a significant economic and cultural center, serving as a hub for trade and industry in the region.

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Quick Facts about Chongqing

Population 7,739,000
Country People's Republic of China
State Chongqing (China)
Postal code 400000–409900
Plate code 渝 A, B, C, F, G, H
Phone Area Codes 23
Area 82403 km2
Official name 重庆市
Latitude & Longitude 29.5603,106.5577
Named for Emperor Guangzong of Song
Altitude 797 feet / 243, 237 meters
Establishment January 01, 1929 (97 years ago)
Time Zone UTC+08:00
Local time 12:12:49 (23rd April 2026)

Geography

Chongqing is located at 29°33'37"N 106°33'28"E (29.5602600, 106.5577100). It has 4 neighbors: Sichuan Sheng, Hunan Sheng, Hubei Sheng and Guizhou Sheng.

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Demographics

Year Population % Change Method
1879 250,000 - estimation process
1890 300,000 16.67% estimation process
1918 437,600 31.44% estimation process
1936 528,000 17.12% urban agglomeration
1939 535,000 1.31% estimation process
1947 4,300,000 87.56% estimation process
1948 1,039,000 -313.86% urban agglomeration
1953 1,772,500 41.38% estimation process
1973 2,400,000 26.15% estimation process
1982 2,634,492 8.9% estimation process
1987 2,890,000 8.84% urban agglomeration
2000 3,229,900 10.52% estimation process
2007 4,306,933 25.01% estimation process
2010 28,846,170 85.07% direct-controlled municipality
2020 7,739,000 -272.74% urban agglomeration
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