#largest cities

Last week the US Census Bureau released its 2017 population estimates for the largest cities in the country. All of the figures are for the city itself and not the broader MSA or some other boundary.

Here are the top 15 cities with the largest numeric increases between July 1, 2016 and July 1, 2017:

However, if we switch over to percentage increases, Frisco, Texas -- which is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area -- jumps up to number one with an increase of 8.2%. 

In fact, the top 3 cities (on percentage basis) are in Texas and 10 of the top 15 cities are located in the South. That shouldn’t come as a surprise to many of you. Related post: Follow the sun and sprawl.

However, if we only consider the 25 largest cities in the US, the fastest growing city on a percentage basis was Seattle at 2.47%. Number two was Fort Worth at 2.18%. And number three was Charlotte at 1.84%.

7 Largest Cities In South Korea

If you are curious about South Korea, the 7 biggest cities you must know about! 1.Seoul Seoul is the capital of the Republic of Korea and was formerly the capital of Baekje and Joseon. It was called by various names such as Wiryeseong, Hansan, Hanseong, Hanyang, Yangju, Namgyeong, and Gyeongseong depending on the era. Origin of the name of Seoul As can be seen from the Amsa-dong prehistoric…

Do you know what is the largest city in China? 

Find out in this video, and then leave a comment below to see how many cities in the list have you been to? 

So Let’s check out the List of Largest Cities in the World –

1. Tokyo, Japan –

With a population of 38,140,000, Tokyo became the largest cities in the world. Tokyo is ranked as the largest and most populous city in the world. Formerly named as Edo, Tokyo metropolis formed; from the merger of Tokyo Prefecture and the city of Tokyo. Tokyo is referred to a city but it is often known as a metropolitan prefecture. On 1 July 1943, 23 Special wards of Tokyo merged with Tokyo Prefecture to become Tokyo Metropolis with an additional 26 municipalities and islands of Izu and Ogasawara. The residential area of Tokyo has 13,617,445 residents. Tokyo ranked first in the Global Economic Power Index plus the city has hosted 51 of the Fortune Global 500 companies as of 2011.

2. Shanghai –

24.1 million – Shanghai is the 2nd largest cities in the world. It is a major transport hub, with busiest container port. Shanghai gained recognition worldwide due to its trade and strong economic potential. During the First Opium War, a victory of the British over China forced china to open its foreign trade. The subsequent treaty of Nanking and the treaty of Whampoa allowed Shanghai to spread its trade all over the world. Shanghai is home to the Shanghai Stock Exchange, one of the largest stock exchanges by Market Capitalization. Additionally, Shanghai also holds numerous industrial zones such as Economic and Technological zones.

3. Beijing –

Beijing is the 3rd largest cities in the world after Shanghai. Beijing is an important city in terms of business, politics, education, finance, economy, culture. Beijing is also known as megacity as it is home to several headquarters of China’s state-owned company. It is also a major hub for the national highway, expressway, and high-speed rail networks. Beijing International Airport is the second busiest airport in the world. Beijing has seven UNESCO World Heritage sites – Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, Great Canal, Ming Tombs, Zhoukoudian.

4. Mumbai –

Mumbai is the 4th largest cities in the world. With a population of 23. 46 million. Mumbai is also considered as the wealthiest city in India with a large no of Billionaires and Millionaires among all cities of India. Like Beijing, Mumbai is also home to several UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Elephanta Caves, Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus, the city’s distinctive ensemble of Victory and Art Deco Buildings. Apart from that, Mumbai is the commercial, financial and entertainment capital of India. Also, it has several financial institutions such as RBI, Bombay Stock Exchange, National Stock Exchange, And SEBI.

5. Delhi –

Delhi is the 5th largest cities in the world after Mumbai. With a population of 26,454,000, Delhi’s NCT boundaries include Faridabad, Noida, Sonipat, Gurgaon, Ghaziabad known as Central National Capital Region which is the third-largest urban area according to the United Nations. Delhi is also the wealthiest city after Mumbai. It is home to several billionaires. Delhi is also a host of several incidents such as Common Wealth Games, Asian Games, 2012 BRICS Summit and many more.

6. Karachi –

Karachi is known for its metropolitan area with a residence of 18 million people. The city is known for it’s economic, cultural, political, the educational hub of Pakistan. Karachi is also home to two major ports; Port Bin Qasim and Port Of Karachi and of course the busiest airport Jinnah International Airport.

7. Sao Paulo –

21,297,000. Sao Paulo is also known as Alpha City. It is the largest cities in Brazil. The city has a strong influence in Arts, Finance, Commerce and Entertainment. Additionally, Sau Paulo has the 11th largest GDP of the world.

8. Istanbul-

Istanbul is the 8th largest cities in the world with a total population of 15 million in the metropolitan area. Due to its culture and history, Istanbul is also the fifth most loved tourist destinations worldwide. The city still maintains the strategic position of the Black Sea And Mediterranean Sea. Besides this, Istanbul city was also marked its position on the historic Silk Route.

9. Dhaka –

Dhaka is counted as one of the largest cities in the world. It was a commercial center since the 17th century. With a population of 13.5 million. Dhaka is often considered as one of the important and major cities of South Asia. Apart from this, Dhaka is the main Educational, Financial and Cultural center of Bangladesh.

10. Moscow –

WARSAW, Poland | Poland’s ruling populists face setback in mayoral races

WARSAW, Poland— Poland’s populist ruling party has suffered a blow in the country’s mayoral races, with early results showing it failing to win control of any of the nation’s largest cities.

Final results from Sunday’s local runoff elections are expected Monday afternoon. But unofficial results reported in Polish media already show that in 107 of the country’s cities and largest towns, the ruling…

WARSAW, Poland | Local vote in Poland tests support for ruling nationalists

WARSAW, Poland  — Polish voters are casting ballots in local elections that are the first nationwide test of support for the conservative ruling party, whose policies have produced street protests and repeated clashes with European Union leaders.

The election Sunday is for offices from city mayors to village councilors, and the ruling nationalistic Law and Justice party is hoping to strengthen…

New Post has been published on https://www.stl.news/wilmington-n-c-the-latest-hundreds-line-up-for-food-water-tarps-in-nc/171817/

WILMINGTON, N.C. | The Latest: Hundreds line up for food, water, tarps in NC

WILMINGTON, N.C.— The Latest on flooding in areas affected by Florence (all times local): 10:30 a.m.

Still stranded by Florence’s floods, Wilmington, North Carolina, residents are lining up by the hundreds for free food, water and tarps as officials try to open new routes to one of the state’s largest cities.

Workers began handing out supplies Tuesday morning using a system that resembled a restaurant drive-thru: Drivers in long lines pulled up to pallets lining a street. They placed an order and left without having to get out.

Todd Tremain needed tarps to cover up spots where Florence’s high winds ripped shingles off his roof. Others got a case of bottled water or military ready-to-eat meals. An olive-green military forklift moved around huge pallets loaded with supplies.

Wilmington is still virtually cut off from the rest of the state, but officials say they’ll open routes as soon as flooding recedes and downed trees and powerlines are cleared away. ___ 10 a.m.

South Carolina’s governor plans to meet with top Department of Defense leaders to discuss the state’s response to Florence.

The South Carolina National Guard says in a news release that Gov. Henry McMaster was to meet Tuesday with U.S. Air Force Gen.

Terrence J. O’Shaughnessy at the state’s emergency response headquarters.

O’Shaughnessy is Commander of the U.S. Northern Command and North American Aerospace Defense Command.

Also scheduled to attend Tuesday’s briefing are the chief of the National Guard Bureau and the adjutant general of South Carolina. McMaster flew over parts of the state Monday in a National Guard helicopter, observing areas already experiencing flooding from Florence. Officials say flooding could continue to worsen for several days as water flows into the state from flooded areas in North Carolina. ___ 1 a.m.

Officials are about to begin distributing food, water and tarps in Wilmington, North Carolina, which remains mostly cut off by floodwaters from Hurricane Florence.

County officials say workers will begin handing out supplies to stranded residents in the city of 120,000 people beginning Tuesday morning.

One road was opened into Wilmington at least briefly, and items have been brought into the city by big military trucks and helicopters.

The death toll from Florence has risen to at least 32 people in three states, with 25 fatalities in North Carolina.

Remnants of the once-powerful Category 4 hurricane are now a rainy, windy mass of low pressure. The system has speeded up on a path toward the heavily populated Northeast.