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Jinqiao (Chinese: 金桥; pinyin: Jīnqiáo; lit. 'Golden Bridge') is a town of Pudong, Shanghai, China. It is in the middle of Pudong, with Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park on its south, Huangpu River at its north, overlooking Lujiazui Financial and Trade Center to its west. On its north side, is Waigaoqiao Free Trade Zone and harbor. Jinqiao has a national development zone - Jinqiao Export Processing Zone. The area contains a relatively high proportion of foreign nationals and is notable for its large number of International Schools and comfortable environment.
Jinqiao covers an area of 28.47 square kilometres (10.99 sq mi). It governs seven villages, seven residential areas, and one international community. The registered population is over 28,000, while the floating population is over 87,000. More than 3,000 foreigners live in Jinqiao.
In recent times, before massive reconstruction, the area was known for its prostitution circles which had stalled the economic development of the area, and is something that still exists under cover in its numerous massage centres.