What is the altitude of Tianjin?
As one of the four major municipalities in China, Tianjin is located in the North China Plain and borders the Bohai Sea to the east. The terrain is flat and the average altitude is low. The following is detailed data about Tianjin’s altitude and an analysis of recent hot topics on the Internet.
1. Tianjin altitude data

| area | Average altitude (meters) | Highest point altitude (meters) |
|---|---|---|
| Tianjin downtown area | 3-5 | 10 (partial artificial construction) |
| Binhai New Area | 1-3 | 5 (dyke area) |
| Jizhou District Mountainous Area | 100-500 | 1078.5 (Nine Peaks) |
Note: The overall average altitude of Tianjin is about 2-5 meters. The mountainous area in the northern part of Jizhou District is the remnant of Yanshan Mountain, which is the only area in Tianjin that is significantly higher than the plain.
2. Association of hot topics on the entire network in the past 10 days
Based on Tianjin’s geographical characteristics and recent hot spots, the following is a summary of related topics:
| Topic Category | Specific content | heat index |
|---|---|---|
| climate disaster preparedness | Impact of heavy rains in North China on low-altitude areas in Tianjin | ★★★★☆ |
| Travel recommendations | Mountain summer vacation tourism in Jizhou District becomes more popular | ★★★☆☆ |
| urban construction | Project progress of Tianjin sponge city to deal with waterlogging | ★★★☆☆ |
| Geography science | Elevation comparison of coastal cities (including Tianjin data) | ★★☆☆☆ |
3. In-depth analysis
1.climate relevance: Tianjin’s low-altitude characteristics have attracted much attention during the recent heavy rainfall in North China. During the extreme rainfall in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region from July 29 to August 1, Tianjin launched a Level III flood control emergency response, focusing on monitoring changes in the water level of the Haihe River and the tide level in Binhai New Area.
2.Taking advantage of geographical advantages: Jizhou District relies on its altitude advantage (the temperature difference is 3-5°C compared with the urban area). The number of summer homestay bookings increased by 45% year-on-year. The average daily reception of scenic spots such as Limutai and Panshan exceeded 20,000 people.
3.Urban construction response measures: Data from the Tianjin Water Affairs Bureau shows that the sponge city project has been completed covering an area of 180 square kilometers, and it is planned to add 2 million cubic meters of storage capacity in 2023 to deal with the problem of water accumulation in low-lying areas.
4. Extended reading
Compare altitude data of other municipalities:
| city | Average altitude (meters) | terrain features |
|---|---|---|
| Beijing | 43.5 | High in the northwest and low in the southeast |
| Shanghai | 4 | alluvial plain |
| Chongqing | 259 | mountains hills |
5. Summary
Tianjin's altitude characteristics present a unique pattern of "mainly plains, dotted with mountains and seas". Recent hot spots show that its low-altitude attributes are being continuously improved through infrastructure construction and disaster prevention systems, while the high-altitude resources in Jizhou mountainous areas have become an important basis for eco-tourism development. In the future, under the background of climate change, how to balance the natural endowments brought by altitude with risk prevention and control will continue to be an important issue for Tianjin's development.
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