Changsha
Data as of · Metro Power Rankings
China • China • Language power
- Population
- 16.7M
- GDP
- $311B
- GDP per capita
- $18,632
- Land area
- 23,108 km² (8,922 mi²)
- Density
- 722/km² (1,869/mi²)
- GAWC class
- 7
Primary city Changsha
State / province Hunan
Language Mandarin
Mayor of Changsha Chen Bozhang
Chinese Communist Party · Chen Jing (Party Secretary)
Changsha metro area
28.23, 112.94Top Team
The single sporting franchise this metro is identified with.
From The Team That Wins the City. One pick per metro across 312 metros worldwide.
Dimension Breakdown
Value and global rank across all 16 dimensionsStands out for Skyscrapers, Universities, Metro Stations.
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Closest profiles across all 16 dimensionsTop Companies
9 companies
Total Market Cap: $99B across 9 companies
Source data as of October 31, 2026 (companiesmarketcap.com)
Cultural Assets
Cultural Events
Annual Events
Changsha Orange Isle Music Festival
Changsha • Music Festival
Notable Museums & Landmarks
Museums & Galleries1 item
Hunan Museum
Changsha • Art
Completion decade of 171 of 173 buildings at 150m+ / 492ft+ with a known year.
Supertall Structures (350m+ / 1,148ft+)1 structure
Languages of Changsha
Mandarin Chinese first in Hunan; 1 languages hold a role.
| Role | Language |
|---|---|
| De facto | Mandarin Chinese |
| Administrative | Mandarin Chinese |
| National | Mandarin Chinese |
- English reach, Hunan
- 0%
- Tier 3 country
Screen of Changsha
#466 by film pedigree · score 4.2 · 1 person in a century of top-grossing films and Oscar nominations · Full screen profile →
Leading figures: Jackson Yee
Art of Changsha
#187 for celebrated art · 2 canon works in its museums
Leading museums: Hunan Museum
1 notable artist born here, most in the 1800s: Qi Baishi
Education & Research
Top 2000 Universities10 entries
Central South University
Changsha, China
Hunan University
Changsha, China
National University of Defense Technology
Changsha, China
Hunan Normal University
Changsha, China
Xiangtan University
Xiangtan, China
Changsha University of Science and Technology
Changsha, China
Hunan Agricultural University
Changsha, China
Hunan University of Science and Technology
Xiangtan, China
Central South University of Forestry and Technology
Changsha, China
Hunan University of Technology
Zhuzhou, China
Notable Infrastructure
Airport1 entry
Changsha Huanghua International Airport
Changsha • 2 - Major International
Notable Train Hubs1 entry
Changsha South Station
Changsha • Intercity Rail Hub
Metro System (148 stations)1 entry
Changsha Metro
Changsha • 140 stations
Suburban Rail (21 stations)1 entry
Changsha-Zhuzhou-Xiangtan intercity railway
Changsha • 21 stations
Trade Venue1 entry
Changsha International Convention and Exhibition Center
Changsha • Trade Venue
Luxury Hospitality
2 properties
FTG 4-Star2 entries
JW Marriott Hotel Changsha
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Park Hyatt Changsha
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