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Shanghai Population 2013

The most recent estimate for the population of the city of Shanghai, China is about 23,470,000, which is an increase of about 43% from the turn of the century.  Shanghai is not only the largest city in the People’s Republic of China, but also the largest city (proper) in the entire world.  The city ranks higher than both the cities of Istanbul, Turkey and Karachi, Pakistan.  Based on the total land area and the total population of the city, the population density of Shanghai is estimated to be about 9,400 people per square mile.

Demographics of Shanghai 

Approximately 99.5% of the entire population of Shanghai is of the Han Chinese nationality.  The majority of the remaining nationalities are Hui, Man, and Mongolian nationalities.  However, the city consists of 44 ethnic groups in total.  The migrant population in the city has been continuing to increase over the years, making up about 39% of the permanent population of the city.

The life expectancy of the population of Shanghai is about 82 years.  The female life expectancy is about 84 years, while the life expectancy for males is about 80 years.  This is a higher life expectancy than all other cities in China and also a majority of the countries.  The infant mortality rate is continuing to drop as it most recently dropped form 6.58 deaths per 1000 births to about 5.97 deaths per 1000 births.  Only about 8% of the population is under the age of 14 years, while about 22.5% of the population is over the age of 60 years.

Religion in Shanghai

Shanghai is religiously diverse and rich city due to the city’s history.  There are quite a few Taoist temples throughout the city, including the City God Temple, The Wenmiao, which was dedicated to Confucius.  The largest temple in Shanghai is actually a Buddhist temple, which is called the Longhua Temple.  Other than Taoism and Buddhism, Christianity is actually an important religion in the city.  Shanghai has the largest Catholic population in the entire country.  The St. Ignatius Cathedral is the largest Catholic Church in the city.  However, the city also has Muslim, Jewish, and other Orthodox faith communities.

Economy of Shanghai

The largest port and industrial base in China are both in fact the city of Shanghai.  157 out of the 166 different types of industries exist in Shanghai.  The iron, steel, oil, and chemistry industries are huge aspects of the industrial sector.  In particular, Shanghai Oil and Chemistry Factory is the largest polyester-producer base in the country.  The income tax revenue increased by approximately 41% from the previous year’s revenue.  Also, the annual local fiscal expenditure increased by about 21% from the previous year.

Sports in Shanghai

The city of Shanghai is the home of professional sports teams in soccer, basketball, hockey, and baseball: Shanghai Shenhua, Shanghai Sharks, Shanghai China Dragon, and the Shanghai Golden Eagles.  The Shenhua participate in the Chinese Super League.  The Sharks participate in the Chinese Basketball Association and is the previous team of NBA star Yao Ming.  Lastly, the Shanghai Golden Eagles play in the China Baseball League.  The city also hosts the Chinese Grand Prix, which is a round of the Formula One World Championship.

Shanghai Sightseeing

Historical Population of Shanghai

Since the mid 20^th century, the population of Shanghai has gone through immense population growth.  In 1953, the population was estimated to be about 6.2 million.  Since then, the population has grown to over 23 million.

Indianapolis Population 2013

The current population of the city of Indianapolis, Indiana is estimated to be approximately 835,000, which is an increase of about 0.8%. The city has fallen from the 12th most populous city in the country to the 13th most populous city. However, the city is the most populous city in the state of Indiana. Based on the total population and the total land area of the city, the population density of Indianapolis is about 2,287 people per square mile.

Demographics of Indianapolis

About 8% of the population of Indianapolis under the age of 5 years, and about 11% of the population is 65 years and older. Also, about 51.7% of the population is female, while the other 48.3% is male. The largest racial demographic in the city is the white alone group, which makes up about 59% of the population. The next largest group is those that identify as Black or African American, making up about 28% of the population. About 9% of the population identifies as Hispanic or Latino.

Approximately 84% of the population, ages 25 years and older, have at least their high school degree. About 27% of the population, ages 25 years and older, have at least their bachelor’s degree from some college or university.

Religion in Indianapolis

The percentage of the population of Indianapolis that identifies with a religious affiliation is lower than the national average. About 42% of the population identifies with some religious affiliation, compared to the national average of 49%. The largest denomination is the Roman Catholic Church, making up about 11% of the population. The next largest affiliation is the Baptist Church, making up about 10% of the population. The city also has a fairly large Methodist population, which makes up about 5% of the population.

Sports in Indianapolis

There are two major professional sports teams in the city of Indianapolis: Indiana Pacers and the Indianapolis Colts. The Indiana Pacers, based out of the city, participates in the National Basketball Association and they play in Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The Pacers have won three NBA Championships. The Indianapolis Colts participates in the National Football League and they play in Lucas Oil Stadium. The Colts have won five Super Bowl Titles.

Another major sporting event takes place at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway known as the Indianapolis 500-Mile Race, also known as the Indy 500. This race is considered to be the largest sporting event that occurs in a single day. Indy cars race over 500 miles to see which car finishes first. Another racing event that take place at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is NASCAR’s Spring Cup Series’ Brickyard 400.

Indianapolis City Tour

Historical Population of Indianapolis

Over the course of the past few decades, the population of the city has remained fairly steady, despite going through some periods of slight decay and slight growth.  The population has been greater than both St. Louis, Missouri and Cincinnati, Ohio.

Tokyo Population 2013

The current population of the city of Tokyo, Japan is estimated to be about 13,230,000, which is an increase of about 0.33% from the last record of the population.  Not only is Tokyo the capital of Japan and the largest city in Japan, but it is also the largest metropolitan area in the entire world.  Based on the total land area and the total population of the city, the population density of Tokyo is about 15,663 people per square mile.

Demographics of Tokyo

Many refer to the city of Tokyo as a commuter city, which means that many people commute in and out of the city for work. It is estimated that about 2.5 million people commute to work in Tokyo. The working population makes up the largest portion of the population. About 68.2% of the population is of the working age (15 -64). About 20.4% of the population is over the age of 65 years, while only 11.4% of the population is under the age of 15 years. The life expectancy for men in Tokyo is about 79.4 years, while the life expectancy for women is about 85.7 years.

About 98% of the population is native Japanese, while the other portion of the population is made up of many minorities groups, including Korean, Chinese, British, American, Brazilian, and Peruvian.

Religion in Tokyo

As is the same with Japan, the major religion in the city of Tokyo is Shintoism. Two major shrines in the city are Meiji Jingu and Yasukuni Shrine. However, the population of Tokyo and Japan has become less and less religious over the years. About 10% of college students will affirm to being religious. The population turns to religious shrines and memorials for specific circumstances, but not as a regular part of their lives. Some may say, though, that the way of life and the community of the city are a form of religion in and of itself, despite no official religious organization.

Sports in Tokyo

There are three major professional sports in the city of Tokyo: baseball, football (American soccer), and sumo wrestling. The Yakult Swallows and the Yomiuri Giants are the two major baseball teams in Tokyo. The Swallows play in Meiji-Jingu Stadium and the Giants play at the Tokyo Dome. The Japan Sumo Association’s headquarters are located in Tokyo, where three tournaments are hosted every year. Lastly, the two football teams in the city are FC Tokyo and Tokyo Verdy. Both teams play at Ajinomoto Stadium.

Economy of Tokyo

The work force is broken up into four major categories: clerical, technical, and management, sales and services, manufacturing and transport, and agriculture, forestry, and fisheries. The largest of these industries is the clerical, technical, and management, which make up about 44.5% of the workforce. The sales and services sector makes up about 29% of the workforce, while manufacturing and transport only makes up about 22.7% of the workforce. Lastly, agriculture, forestry, and fisheries make up only 0.4% of the workforce.

Tokyo is considered the richest city in the world since its total GDP has been consistently higher than the next highest, New York City. Even when adjusted for the Purchasing Power Parity, Tokyo is still the richest city.

Travel Guid to Tokyo

Historical Population of Tokyo

Since the middle of the 20^th century, the population has exhibited positive population growth.  However, there have been a couple periods of time where the population dipped down a little, but then went back up right away.  The population has been growing very slowly in the past couple of decades.

Moscow Population 2013

The current population of the city of Moscow in Russia is estimated to be about 11,980,000, which is an increase of about 4.1% from the last record of the population. Moscow is the capital city and also the largest city in the entire country of Russia. Also, it is the largest city in all of Europe and also the 5th largest city proper in the entire world. Based on the total land area and the total population of the city, the population density of 12,357 people per square mile.

Demographics of Moscow

The majority of the population is ethnically and natively Russian. The native Russians make up about 92% of the population. The next largest ethnicity is the Ukrainian ethnic group, which makes up about 1.4%. Also, the Tatar population also makes up only 1.4% of the population. The Armenian population makes up 0.98% of the population. For a long period of time, the Jewish community was not allowed to live in the city or even the country of Russia. The Russian Revolution in 1917 was the period of time where Jews were really allowed to live in the country.

Religion in Moscow

Historically, Christianity has been the major religion in, not only Moscow, but also the entire country of Russia. In fact, the home of Russian Orthodoxy was moved to the city of Moscow in the year 1325. The main cathedral in Russia is the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, which is actually located in Moscow and is also the tallest Orthodox Church in the entire world. Even though Orthodoxy is the main religion in the city, other Christian denominations also have some prominent populations.

Besides Christianity, the other religions that have important populations are Islam, Buddhism, and Judaism. In fact, there are 25 Islamic organizations in Moscow. The Moscow Cathedral Mosque is the central mosque in the city.

Sports in Moscow

Moscow is considered to be the sports capital of Russia. In 2010, the European Rugby-7 Championship, European boxing championship, World Rhythmic Sportive Gymnastics Championships, and many others were all held in Moscow. In fact, Moscow held the World Athletics Day during this year.

Red Square

The Red Square is thought to be one of the most beloved and beautiful parts of the city. St. Basil’s Cathedral, located in the Red Square, was ordered as a result of the capture of Kazan from the Mongols. Even though it used to be an active church, the building is now a museum and an architectural spectacle. Other spectacles in the square are the Kremlin Wall, Kazan Cathedral, and the Lenin Mausoleum.

Moscow City

Historical Population of Moscow

Ever since the first record of the population of the city of Moscow, the population has experienced immense population growth.  The most recent growth is due to the fact that the birth rate is higher than the death rate.

San Antonio Population 2013

The current population of the city of San Antonio, Texas is estimated to be about 1,382,951, which is an increase of about 1.7% from the last record of the population. The city is the second-most populous city in all of Texas and the seventh-most populous city in the entire country of the United States of America. Based on the total land area and the total population of the city, the population density of San Antonio is about 2,972 people per square mile.

Demographics of San Antonio

The median age among the population of the city of San Antonio is 34.1 years. There are also more females than males, even though the overall totals are almost equal. The largest demographic in the city is the Hispanic or Latino group, which makes up about 63% of the population, compared to only 27% that identify as solely white. The Black or African American population makes up about 7% of the population.

Religion in San Antonio

About 56% of the population of San Antonio identify with a religious affiliation, compared to the national average of 49%. The largest affiliation in the city is the Roman Catholic Church, which makes up about 31% of the population. The next largest affiliation is the Baptist Church, which makes up about 8% of the population. The city also has a Muslim population, which is larger than the average city or state. About 1.2% of the population is a Muslim, compared to the national average of 0.8%.

Sports in San Antonio

San Antonio only has two professional sports teams: San Antonio Spurs and the San Antonio Silver Stars. The San Antonio Spurs participates in the National Basketball Association and they play in the AT&T Center. The Spurs have won 4 NBA Championships since the franchise was founded in 1967. The Silver Starts participates in the Women’s National Basketball Association and they also play in the AT&T Center. The team has not won any national championships since the team was founded in 1997.

The Alamo

The Alamo site in San Antonio is the location of the Battle of the Alamo in the 1830s. The Battle of Alamo was the battle where Texans tried to defend against a force of 1,200 Centralist troops. Eventually, the Texans fell to the Centralist troops, but the battle exhibited courage and the ideal that sometimes sacrifices have to be made for liberty. Some important figures from this battle include Davie Crockett and Sam Houston, the leader of the Texan army. Over 2 million visitors visit the Alamo to learn more about the battle and the historic site.

San Antonio Travel Destinations

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Historical Population of San Antonio

Over the course of the last few decades, the population of the city of San Antonio has steadily increased, except between the years 2009 and 2010.  In 1990, the population was slightly less than 1 million people and now the population has grown to almost 1.4 million.  The population was less than the population of Dallas until 1992 and then from 2000 to 2004.  Other than that, though, the population of San Antonio was greater.