million cities or megacities
China contains the largest number of megacities, which are cities with a population of over 10 million people. As of now, China has multiple megacities including Beijing, Shanghai, and Chongqing.
Asia. It contains 15 of the world's 27 megacities (≈56%). The next highest would be Europe with 4.
Another list defines megacities as urban agglomerations instead of metropolitan areas. As of 2010, there are 25 megacities by this definition, like Tokyo. Other sources list Nagoya and the Rhein-Ruhr as megacities.
Continents with a high population density, advanced infrastructure, strong economies, and rapid urbanization tend to have a large number of megacities. These cities attract people in search of economic opportunities, creating a concentration of population and resources in urban areas. Factors like historical development, government policies, and natural resources also play a role in the formation of megacities on certain continents.
Today 408 cities have at least that many inhabitants. And there are 20 megacities with 10 million or more residents.
urban polarization is the process by which megacities become so dominant, they limit urban development elsewhere in the country; they end up becoming closer tied with first world megacities than their own hinterlands. This leads to a process of cumulative causation.
Two of South America's megacities are Sao Paulo and Buenos Aires of Brazil. The third South American megacity is Rio de Janeiro, Argentina.
Asia has many megacities due to rapid urbanization driven by economic growth, industrialization, and population migration from rural areas to cities in search of better opportunities. The continent's diverse economies, particularly in countries like China, India, and Indonesia, have led to significant urban development and infrastructure expansion. Additionally, cultural factors and historical urban centers have contributed to the consolidation of large populations in these megacities, resulting in their current size and global significance.
Who Knew - 2010 Megacities 3-54 was released on: USA: 16 March 2011
There are around 35 megacities in the world, which are typically defined as urban areas with a population of more than 10 million people. These megacities are often characterized by high population density, significant economic activity, and complex infrastructure systems.
Biggest problems with megacities include: Pollution, proper waste disposal systems, prevention of urban sprawl, proper city planning and the need for adequate muncipal and city resources to combat crime, fires, emergencies and health issues. The biggest problem seen in big cities such as Chicago and New York City is the risk of urban blight which increases crime rates and leaves the city with a host of problems to solve.