Shenyang ranges in latitude from 41° 11' to 43° 02' N and in longitude from 122° 25' to 123° 48' E, and is located in the central part of Liaoning province. The western parts of the city's administrative area are located on the alluvial plain of the Liao River system, while the eastern part consists of the hinterlands of the Changbai Mountains, and is covered with forests.[56] The highest point in Shenyang is 414 m (1,358 ft) above sea level and the lowest point only 7 m (23 ft).[57] The average elevation of the urban area is 45 m (148 ft).[58]