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Mon–Fri, 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM

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Geographical & Cultural Overview

Shanghai, a significant locality within China, offers a unique geographical and cultural profile. This city, known internationally by its standardized name Shanghai, serves as a key point of interest in its region.

Location & Topography

Positioned at latitude 31.22222 and longitude 121.45806, the city's precise coordinates place it distinctly on the world map. Its digital elevation model indicates an average altitude of 12 meters, shaping the area's physical character.

Demographics & Significance

As a community of approximately 22,315,474 people, Shanghai holds a specific demographic weight within its administrative area. Its official designation as a PPLA underscores its importance in the regional hierarchy.

Administrative Structure

Administratively, the city falls under the primary jurisdiction of 23. It is further organized within the subdivision, which helps to define its local governance and services.

Historical & Linguistic Heritage

The rich history of the region is reflected in the variety of names used for the city over time. In addition to its primary name, it is also recognized as SHA, San'nkae, Sanchajus, each name offering a glimpse into its linguistic and cultural heritage.

Time Zone & Scheduling

All local activities, scheduling, and daily life in Shanghai are synchronized to the Asia/Shanghai timezone, ensuring its alignment with the broader regional and international time standards.

Other names this city is known as.

SHA
San'nkae
Sanchajus
Sangaj
Sangay
Sanghaj
Sanghay
Sanhaja
Sanhajo
Sanxay
Schanghai
Shang-hai
Shang-hai-shih
Shangai
Shangaj
Shanghai
Shanghai - shang hai
Shanghai - 上海
Shankhaj
Sjanghae
Sjanghai
Sjanghæ
Szanghaj
Thuong Hai
Thượng Hải
Xangai
cankay
sangha'i
sanghae
sanghai
seiynghi
shang hai
shang hai shi
shanghay
shanghhay
shanhai
zhong guo shang hai
Ŝanhajo
Şangay
Şanghay
Şanxay
Šanchajus
Šangaj
Šanghaj
Šanhaja
Σανγκάη
Шангај
Шанхай
שאנגחאי
شانغهاي
شانگهای
شاڭخەي
شاڭخەي شەھىرى
সাংঘাই
சாங்காய்
เซี่ยงไฮ้
შანჰაი
上海
上海市
中国上海
상하이
상해