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Largest Non-Capital Cities

Name the largest cities by urban area population which are not the nation's capital
Source: demographia.com 2023
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Continent
Population (K)
City
Asia
27,119
Guangzhou
Asia
25,189
Mumbai
Asia
24,042
Shanghai
Asia
21,747
Kolkata
S America
21,486
Sao Paulo
N America
21,396
New York
Asia
20,249
Karachi
Asia
17,778
Shenzhen
N America
15,587
Los Angeles
Asia
15,257
Bangalore
Continent
Population (K)
City
Asia
15,016
Chengdu
Asia
14,953
Ho Chi Minh City
Asia
14,916
Osaka
Africa
14,540
Lagos
Eurasia
14,441
Istanbul
Asia
13,054
Lahore
Asia
13,382
Tianjin
Asia
12,653
Chongqing
S America
12,306
Rio de Janeiro
Asia
12,221
Xi'an
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Level 85
Oct 25, 2015
That number for Lagos seems low.
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Level 67
Oct 26, 2015
Yes indeed. According to Demographia: "The population estimates in Nigeria are also of concern. The 2006 census results were highly disputed For example, the federal census indicated a population for the state of Lagos of 9.1 million. A parallel census conducted by the state found the population to be 17.5 million. Demographia World Urban Areas bases its population on the federal census, consistent with a policy of relying on the highest legal authorities in cases of conflict. However, it is possible that the population of Lagos (and perhaps other urban areas of Nigeria) is substantially higher than indicated."