What Are People From Shanghai Called?

Name: Shanghai
Address: East Asia, China

East Asia, China

China

People from Shanghai are called:

People from Shanghai are called Shanghainese.

Demonym:

Shanghainese

Pronunciation:

/ˌʃæŋˈhaɪ/

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About Shanghai

Largest city in China and global financial hub.
Major port on the Yangtze River Delta.
Known for the Bund, skyscrapers, and historic French Concession.
China's commercial, financial, and technological center.
Blend of colonial architecture and futuristic skyline.

Quick Facts

Population:: 29,210,808 (2024 est.)
Country:: China
Region:: East Asia

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Etymology & Origin

From Chinese 'Shànghǎi', meaning 'upon the sea'. The demonym is 'Shanghainese' or 'Shanghailander'.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Beijing

1,200 km northwest

People are called:

Beijinger

Tokyo

1,800 km east

People are called:

Tokyoite

Hong Kong

1,200 km south

People are called:

Hongkonger

Quick Facts

Population:: 29,210,808 (2024 est.)
Country:: China
Region:: East Asia

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