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Here’s a more detailed list of Asia’s largest cities by population with key facts about each:
🌆 1. Tokyo, Japan
- Metro Population: ~37 million
- City Population: ~14 million
- Key Fact: The world’s most populous metro area.
- Landmarks: Tokyo Tower, Shibuya Crossing, Meiji Shrine.
🌆 2. Shanghai, China
- City Population: ~26 million
- Metro Population: ~34 million
- Key Fact: The largest city in China and one of the world’s busiest ports.
- Landmarks: The Bund, Oriental Pearl Tower.
🌆 3. Delhi, India
- City Population: ~19 million
- Metro Population: ~31 million
- Key Fact: India’s capital, known for its rich history and cultural sites.
- Landmarks: Red Fort, India Gate, Qutub Minar.
🌆 4. Beijing, China
- City Population: ~21 million
- Metro Population: ~25 million
- Key Fact: China’s capital and one of the oldest cities in the world.
- Landmarks: Forbidden City, Great Wall of China, Tiananmen Square.
🌆 5. Mumbai, India
- City Population: ~20 million
- Metro Population: ~23 million
- Key Fact: India’s financial capital and home to Bollywood.
- Landmarks: Gateway of India, Marine Drive, Elephanta Caves.
🌆 6. Karachi, Pakistan
- City Population: ~16 million
- Metro Population: ~20 million
- Key Fact: The largest city in Pakistan and a key financial hub.
- Landmarks: Clifton Beach, Quaid-e-Azam Mausoleum.
🌆 7. Dhaka, Bangladesh
- City Population: ~10 million
- Metro Population: ~22 million
- Key Fact: One of the fastest-growing megacities in the world.
- Landmarks: Lalbagh Fort, Ahsan Manzil.
🌆 8. Seoul, South Korea
- City Population: ~10 million
- Metro Population: ~25 million
- Key Fact: A high-tech city known for its cultural and economic influence.
- Landmarks: Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower.
🌆 9. Jakarta, Indonesia
- City Population: ~11 million
- Metro Population: ~30 million
- Key Fact: The capital and largest city of Indonesia, situated on the island of Java.
- Landmarks: Monas (National Monument), Istiqlal Mosque.
🌆 10. Bangkok, Thailand
- City Population: ~10.5 million
- Metro Population: ~15 million
- Key Fact: Thailand’s capital and one of the world’s top tourist destinations.
- Landmarks: Grand Palace, Wat Arun, Chatuchak Market.
🌆 11. Manila, Philippines
- City Population: ~14 million
- Metro Population: ~24 million
- Key Fact: One of the most densely populated cities in the world.
- Landmarks: Rizal Park, Intramuros, Manila Bay.
🌆 12. Istanbul, Turkey (Partly in Asia)
- City Population: ~16 million
- Metro Population: ~20 million
- Key Fact: A transcontinental city spanning Europe and Asia.
- Landmarks: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Bosphorus Strait.
🌆 13. Chongqing, China
- City Population: ~16 million
- Key Fact: One of China’s largest and fastest-growing cities, known for its spicy cuisine.
- Landmarks: Three Gorges Museum, Hongya Cave.
🌆 14. Lahore, Pakistan
- City Population: ~11 million
- Metro Population: ~13 million
- Key Fact: Known as the cultural heart of Pakistan.
- Landmarks: Badshahi Mosque, Lahore Fort.
🌆 15. Tehran, Iran
- City Population: ~9 million
- Metro Population: ~16 million
- Key Fact: The capital of Iran, known for its rich Persian history.
- Landmarks: Azadi Tower, Golestan Palace.
Summary of Asia’s Largest Cities by Metro Population:
| City | Country | Metro Population |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | Japan | ~37 million |
| Shanghai | China | ~34 million |
| Jakarta | Indonesia | ~30 million |
| Delhi | India | ~31 million |
| Manila | Philippines | ~24 million |
| Seoul | South Korea | ~25 million |
| Beijing | China | ~25 million |
These cities are economic powerhouses with significant influence on global trade, culture, and technology.
