Shanghai Fast Facts

Coordinates

31°12 0 N 121°30 0 E

Area

- Municipality 7,037 km2 (2,717 sq mi)
- Land 6,340 km2 (2,447.9 sq mi)
- Water 679 km2 (262.2 sq mi)
- Urban 5,299 km2 (2,046 sq mi)

Population 2008

- Municipality 18,884,600
- Density 2,683.6/km2 (6,950.5/sq mi)

Currency

Chinese Renminbi or Yuan (¥1)

Postal Code

200000 – 202100

International country code

+ 86 (China)

Area code: 21

Time Zone

China Standard Time (UTC+8)

Electricity

220 volts AC, 50Hz; two-pin and sockets are standard.