5 Most Populated Cities in Asia

In this article, we will look at the 5 most populated cities in Asia. If you wish to look at our detailed analysis, you can go to 15 Most Populated Cities in Asia.

5. Mumbai, India 

Population as of 2023: 25,189,000 people 

Mumbai is the second most populated city in India, and ranks fifth on our list with a population of 25,189,000 people as of 2023. Formerly known as Bombay, Mumbai is the largest city in India with a built-up land area of 404 sq. miles, or 1,046 sq. kilometers. It is also known as India’s financial center. 

4. Guangzhou, China 

Population as of 2023: 27,119,000 people

27,119,000 people live in Guangzhou, China, a city with a population density of 15,461 people per sq. mile, or 5,970 per sq. kilometer. This port city is located on the Pearl River in the northwest of Hong Kong. 

3. Delhi, India 

Population as of 2023: 31,190,000 people 

Delhi ranks third on our list with a population of 31,190,000 people. Delhi is the capital of India and is thus the most populated city in one of the most populated countries in the world. It is located in the country’s northern region, and has a significant area with a built-up land area of 905 sq. miles, or 2,344 sq. kilometers. 

2. Jakarta, Indonesia 

Population as of 2023: 35,386,000 people 

Jakarta is the capital of Indonesia, a country located in Southeast Asia. The country is made up of over 17,000 islands in the Indian and Pacific oceans, and its capital is its most populated city. With a population of 35,386,000 people, it is also Asia’s second most populated city, right after Tokyo, Japan. 

1. Tokyo, Japan

Population as of 2023: 37,785,000 people 

Tokyo is the capital of Japan, an East Asian island country located in the northwest of the Pacific Ocean. Tokyo ranks first on our list of the 15 most populated cities in Asia with a population of 37,785,000 people. Lit with neon skyscrapers and dotted with historic constructions, Tokyo is one of the most densely populated capitals in the world, with a population density of 11,153 people per sq. mile, or 4,306 people per sq. kilometer. 

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