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Cixi, China

Major city 路 Population 1.5M

Cixi is the 99th largest city in China with a population of approximately 1,457,510 people as of 2026. This makes it the 328th largest city in the world, accounting for 0.10% of China's total population of 1.41B. Cixi is classified as a major city and operates in the Asia/Shanghai timezone. The average annual temperature is 18.2掳C with 1,620 mm of rainfall per year. The city sits at an elevation of 14 meters above sea level.

Population

1,457,510

Global Rank

#328

Country Rank

#99

% of China

0.10%

Avg Temperature

18.2掳C

Annual Rainfall

1,620 mm

Elevation

14 m

Timezone

Asia/Shanghai

Cixi on the Map

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Climate in Cixi

Cixi's warmest month is Aug and the coldest is Jan. The wettest month is Jun with 351 mm of rainfall.

Average Monthly Temperature

6.1掳C
Jan
7.2掳C
Feb
12.2掳C
Mar
17.2掳C
Apr
20.1掳C
May
23.9掳C
Jun
30.7掳C
Jul
31.7掳C
Aug
27掳C
Sep
20.2掳C
Oct
15.1掳C
Nov
7.3掳C
Dec
6.1掳C31.7掳C

Monthly Rainfall

34 mm
Jan
144 mm
Feb
61 mm
Mar
260 mm
Apr
115 mm
May
351 mm
Jun
67 mm
Jul
76 mm
Aug
187 mm
Sep
147 mm
Oct
158 mm
Nov
20 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 Cixi with over 100,000 people

Cities closest to Cixi by distance
CityPopulationDistance
Yuyao114,17717 km
Lianghu155,00039 km
Shangyu770,00040 km
Ningbo3,731,20344 km
Shaoxing2,300,00067 km
Jiaxing1,180,00080 km
Jiashan137,11281 km
Ch贸ngf煤112,06088 km

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Cixi?

The population of Cixi, China is approximately 1,457,510 people, making it the 328th largest city in the world and the 99th largest in China.

Is Cixi the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing. Cixi is the 99th largest city in the country.

What is the climate like in Cixi?

Cixi has an average annual temperature of 18.2掳C and receives 1,620 mm of rainfall per year. The warmest month is Aug and the coldest is Jan.

What timezone is Cixi in?

Cixi is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone.