10 most populous cities in the world

With 34 million people, Japan's capital Tokyo is the most populous city in the world, next after the Seoul (Korea) and Guangzhou (China).

1. Tokyo, Japan (34 million)

With 34 million people, Tokyo city more populous world's No. 2 about 10 million people. With an area of ​​2,187 km2, Tokyo is also the most expensive cities in the world. This is one of the largest economic center in the world. As the capital of Japan, Tokyo is also home to the Japanese royal family.

2. Seoul, Korea (24.4 million)

Seoul's population density is quite high, up to 17,288 people per km2. Seoul is considered the economic center of the world's No. 6 (as voted by the magazine Forbes ), the presence of well-known companies such as Samsung, LG, Hyundai, is the second expensive city in the world 3 world.

3. Guangzhou, China (24.2 million)

Guangzhou is the third largest city in China, after Beijing and Shanghai. This is the most populous city in China and is the 3rd most populous city in the world.

4. Mexico City, Mexico (23.4 million)

Mexico City in 1950 only 3 million people. Few doubt that after six decades, this place has become one of the most populous city in the world. With a population of more than 23 million people, the city accounted for one fifth of the country's population of Mexico. This is the most populous city in Central and South America.

5. Delhi, India (23.2 million)

Delhi is one of the largest cities in politics, economy and culture of India. The city is home to the Indian Parliament.

6. Mumbai, India (22.8 million)

Mumbai is the 2nd most populous city in India and the richest country. Here the focus is very much a cultural center, economic and political life of India.

7. New York, United States (22.2 million)

New York is the most populous city of the United States, more than 5 million people around Los Angeles. New York is also the symbol of America. The population density in the city is 17,400 people per km2.

8. Sao Paulo, Brazil (20.9 million)

This is the central economic, political, most great architecture in Brazil. Known for its unique architecture, such as buildings, major events, Sao Paulo has a population of eight eastern third of the world.

9. Manila, Philippines (19.6 million)

Manila is considered the busiest cities in the world. The population density here is 43,079 people per km2.

10. Shanghai, China (19.4 million)

Considered the largest city in China and one of the 10 most populous cities in the world, Shanghai continues to grow both economically and population. With the current growth rate, it is said that Shanghai and soon came in first in the rankings. According to the Vietnam Post Office