Fengxian, Shanghai

Fengxian
奉贤区
Fengsien
East China University of Science and Technology Fengxian Campus
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Fengxian in Shanghai
Fengxian in Shanghai
CountryPeople's Republic of China
MunicipalityShanghai
Area
 • Total704.68 km2 (272.08 sq mi)
Population
 (2020 Census)
 • Total1,140,872
 • Density1,600/km2 (4,200/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+8 (China Standard)
Fengxian, Shanghai
Simplified Chinese奉贤区
Traditional Chinese奉賢區
PostalFengsien

Fengxian District, is a suburban district in the south of Shanghai with a land area of 704.68 km2 (272.08 sq mi), a registered population (as of 2020) of 1,140,872,[1] and 1.5 to 2 times more migrants. It is known for its relative rusticity, as well as its beaches and ocean resorts along the Hangzhou Bay. Bihai Jinsha (Chinese: 碧海金沙; lit. 'Green Sea', 'Golden sand') is a common place for Shanghainese to spend their weekend.

In 2019 some senior citizens in Fengxian District still used the pronunciation "Hongxian".[2]

  1. ^ "China: Shànghăi (Districts) - Population Statistics, Charts and Map". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-02-09.
  2. ^ "Who gave Sherlock Holmes a 'lucky' Chinese name?". Shanghai Daily. Shanghai. 2019-07-23. Retrieved 2024-04-01.

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