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Changzhi, China

Major city · Population 1.2M

Changzhi is the 133rd largest city in China with a population of approximately 1,214,940 people as of 2026. This makes it the 425th largest city in the world, accounting for 0.09% of China's total population of 1.41B. Changzhi is classified as a major city and operates in the Asia/Shanghai timezone. The average annual temperature is 11.8°C with 447 mm of rainfall per year. The city sits at an elevation of 939 meters above sea level.

Population

1,214,940

Global Rank

#425

Country Rank

#133

% of China

0.09%

Avg Temperature

11.8°C

Annual Rainfall

447 mm

Elevation

939 m

Timezone

Asia/Shanghai

Changzhi on the Map

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Climate in Changzhi

Changzhi's warmest month is Jul and the coldest is Jan. The wettest month is Jul with 124 mm of rainfall.

Average Monthly Temperature

-2.8°C
Jan
-2°C
Feb
6.8°C
Mar
14.8°C
Apr
19.7°C
May
23.3°C
Jun
23.5°C
Jul
23.5°C
Aug
19.5°C
Sep
11.6°C
Oct
5.9°C
Nov
-2.1°C
Dec
-2.8°C23.5°C

Monthly Rainfall

4 mm
Jan
19 mm
Feb
25 mm
Mar
31 mm
Apr
12 mm
May
24 mm
Jun
124 mm
Jul
65 mm
Aug
93 mm
Sep
33 mm
Oct
15 mm
Nov
2 mm
Dec

China at a Glance

Country Population

1,408,975,000

Capital

Beijing

Region

Eastern Asia

Major Cities

640

GDP per Capita

$13,303

Life Expectancy

78.0 years

Urban Population

65.9%

Growth Rate

-0.00%

Nearest Major Cities

Closest cities to Changzhi with over 100,000 people

Cities closest to Changzhi by distance
CityPopulationDistance
Jincheng476,94580 km
Linshui109,955102 km
Jiaozuo865,413106 km
Anyang1,146,839115 km
Hebi634,721118 km
Xinxiang1,047,088127 km
Jiyuan242,143130 km
Handan1,358,318132 km

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Changzhi?

The population of Changzhi, China is approximately 1,214,940 people, making it the 425th largest city in the world and the 133rd largest in China.

Is Changzhi the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing. Changzhi is the 133rd largest city in the country.

What is the climate like in Changzhi?

Changzhi has an average annual temperature of 11.8°C and receives 447 mm of rainfall per year. The warmest month is Jul and the coldest is Jan.

What timezone is Changzhi in?

Changzhi is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone.