Visualizing China's Biggest Population Clusters 🇨🇳

What We're Showing

This 3D map visualizes population density across China, based on data from various sources.

Key Takeaways

• 94% of China's population lives in the eastern half of the country
• Shanghai is the densest city, with 16,982 people per square kilometer
• In the interior of the country, the Sichuan Basin is clearly visible, anchored by the cities of Chongqing and Chengdu
• Also visible is North China plain, a continuous blanket of density stretching from Beijing down towards Shanghai. This area is one of China's most important agricultural regions