Datong, China
Major city · Population 1.9M
Datong is the 68th largest city in China with a population of approximately 1,850,000 people as of 2026. This makes it the 224th largest city in the world, accounting for 0.13% of China's total population of 1.41B. Datong is classified as a major city and operates in the Asia/Shanghai timezone. The average annual temperature is 8.7°C with 569 mm of rainfall per year. The city sits at an elevation of 1,055 meters above sea level.
Population
1,850,000
Global Rank
#224
Country Rank
#68
% of China
0.13%
Avg Temperature
8.7°C
Annual Rainfall
569 mm
Elevation
1,055 m
Timezone
Asia/Shanghai
Datong on the Map
Climate in Datong
Datong's warmest month is Jul and the coldest is Jan. The wettest month is Aug with 118 mm of rainfall.
Average Monthly Temperature
Monthly Rainfall
China at a Glance
Country Population
1,408,280,000
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%
Other Major Cities in China
Nearest Major Cities
Closest cities to Datong with over 100,000 people
| City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ulanqab | 550,231 | 101 km |
| Jining | 258,757 | 105 km |
| Zhangjiakou | 692,602 | 154 km |
| Hohhot | 2,350,000 | 160 km |
| Xuanhua | 373,422 | 161 km |
| Xinzhou | 544,683 | 193 km |
| Dingzhou | 152,934 | 228 km |
| Baoding | 2,739,887 | 231 km |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Datong?
The population of Datong, China is approximately 1,850,000 people, making it the 224th largest city in the world and the 68th largest in China.
Is Datong the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing. Datong is the 68th largest city in the country.
What is the climate like in Datong?
Datong has an average annual temperature of 8.7°C and receives 569 mm of rainfall per year. The warmest month is Jul and the coldest is Jan.
What timezone is Datong in?
Datong is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone.