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    Districts of Shanghai

    Explore all neighborhoods and districts in Shanghai. Each area has its own unique character, attractions, and lifestyle. Click on any district to learn more about living there.

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    17
    Total Districts
    4.2/5.0
    Average Rating
    14,378,544
    Total Population
    Pudong New Area district
    Administrative
    4.5

    Pudong New Area

    5,790,000 residents

    Large eastern district featuring Lujiazui financial center, modern skyscrapers, and major development zones.

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    Songjiang District district
    Administrative
    3.9

    Songjiang District

    1,909,713 residents

    Located in southwest Shanghai, Songjiang is known for its ancient Songjiang Town, university town, and growing residential areas with a mix of industrial and green spaces.

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    Yangpu district
    Administrative
    4.5

    Yangpu

    1,242,548 residents

    Northern inner-city district known for universities, residential areas, and riverside redevelopment.

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    Putuo district
    Administrative
    3.8

    Putuo

    1,239,800 residents

    Western inner-city district with a mix of residential areas, retail corridors, and transport links.

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    Xuhui district
    Administrative
    3.9

    Xuhui

    1,113,078 residents

    Established central district known for the Former French Concession, education, and leafy residential streets.

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    Jing'an district
    Administrative
    4.1

    Jing'an

    975,707 residents

    Central district with shopping, dining, business areas, and a strong expat presence.

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    Hongkou district
    Administrative
    4.3

    Hongkou

    757,498 residents

    Inner-city district with historic neighborhoods, local character, and improving commercial areas.

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    Changning district
    Administrative
    4.2

    Changning

    694,000 residents

    Residential and commercial district with strong international character and convenient access to transport.

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    Huangpu district
    Administrative
    4.6

    Huangpu

    656,200 residents

    Central downtown district known for the Bund, People’s Square, and major historic and commercial sites.

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    Baoshan District district
    Administrative
    4.3

    Baoshan District

    N/A

    Located in northern Shanghai at the confluence of the Yangtze, Huangpu, and Wusong Rivers, Baoshan is known as Shanghai's Waterway Hub and features industrial zones alongside riverfront parks.

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    Chongming District district
    Administrative
    4.5

    Chongming District

    N/A

    Shanghai's island district in the Yangtze estuary, known for wetlands, farmland, and slower-paced suburban-rural living.

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    Fengxian District district
    Administrative
    4.4

    Fengxian District

    N/A

    In southern Shanghai, Fengxian is a coastal suburban district known for its beaches, agricultural areas, and emerging residential communities near the Huangpu River estuary.

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    Jiading District district
    Administrative
    4.3

    Jiading District

    N/A

    Located in northwest Shanghai, Jiading is a suburban district known for its automotive industry, ancient towns like Nanxiang, and growing residential areas.

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    Jinshan District district
    Administrative
    3.9

    Jinshan District

    N/A

    Located in the far southwest of Shanghai, Jinshan is a coastal industrial and agricultural district with a quiet, rural atmosphere and access to the sea.

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    Minhang District district
    Administrative
    4.7

    Minhang District

    N/A

    A major functional area in southern Shanghai overlapping with Hongqiao International Hub, Minhang is known for its mix of residential communities, universities, and tech parks.

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    Qingpu District district
    Administrative
    4.0

    Qingpu District

    N/A

    Situated in western Shanghai, Qingpu is a suburban district featuring the historic Shantang Ancient Town, water towns, and expanding residential zones near Hongqiao.

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    Yangpu District district
    Administrative
    4.3

    Yangpu District

    N/A

    Located in northeast downtown Shanghai, Yangpu is a core district with a mix of historic neighborhoods, university areas (like Fudan University), and modern developments along the Huangpu River.

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