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The total number of people living in urban areas within a city or region.
城市人口的增长速度超过了农村人口。
The growth rate of the urban population has exceeded that of the rural population.
政府正在制定政策来应对城市人口老龄化问题。
The government is formulating policies to address the aging urban population issue.
Often used in demographic studies, urban planning, and public policy discussions.
总人口 (zǒng rénkǒu) means 'total population' (including both urban and rural). Always check context to ensure '城市人口' is the intended term.
In China, '城市人口' typically refers to residents in officially designated urban areas, which may include city districts and some suburban towns. Rural population refers to those in villages and towns not classified as urban.
城市 (chéngshì) = 'city' + 人口 (rénkǒu) = 'population'. The compound term emerged in modern Chinese to distinguish urban residents from rural ones, reflecting socioeconomic divisions.
This term is commonly used in statistical reports, urban development plans, and sociological studies. It contrasts with '农村人口' (rural population). Avoid using it to refer to the population of a single neighborhood unless specified.