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Hangzhou, China

Major metropolis 路 Population 9.2M

Hangzhou is the 11th largest city in China with a population of approximately 9,236,032 people as of 2026. This makes it the 27th largest city in the world, accounting for 0.66% of China's total population of 1.41B. Hangzhou is classified as a major metropolis and operates in the Asia/Shanghai timezone. The average annual temperature is 18.1掳C with 1,638 mm of rainfall per year. The city sits at an elevation of 11 meters above sea level.

Population

9,236,032

Global Rank

#27

Country Rank

#11

% of China

0.66%

Avg Temperature

18.1掳C

Annual Rainfall

1,638 mm

Elevation

11 m

Timezone

Asia/Shanghai

Hangzhou on the Map

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Climate in Hangzhou

Hangzhou's warmest month is Aug and the coldest is Jan. The wettest month is Jun with 433 mm of rainfall.

Average Monthly Temperature

5.8掳C
Jan
6.4掳C
Feb
12.5掳C
Mar
17.9掳C
Apr
20.9掳C
May
24.2掳C
Jun
31.1掳C
Jul
31.5掳C
Aug
27掳C
Sep
19掳C
Oct
14.3掳C
Nov
6.7掳C
Dec
5.8掳C31.5掳C

Monthly Rainfall

45 mm
Jan
161 mm
Feb
71 mm
Mar
260 mm
Apr
125 mm
May
433 mm
Jun
61 mm
Jul
154 mm
Aug
132 mm
Sep
73 mm
Oct
102 mm
Nov
21 mm
Dec

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%

Nearest Major Cities

Closest cities to Hangzhou with over 100,000 people

Cities closest to Hangzhou by distance
CityPopulationDistance
Ch贸ngf煤112,06037 km
Shaoxing2,300,00052 km
Zhuji110,72164 km
Huzhou1,015,93764 km
Shangyu770,00075 km
Jiaxing1,180,00076 km
Lianghu155,00078 km
Jiashan137,11296 km

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Hangzhou?

The population of Hangzhou, China is approximately 9,236,032 people, making it the 27th largest city in the world and the 11th largest in China.

Is Hangzhou the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing. Hangzhou is the 11th largest city in the country.

What is the climate like in Hangzhou?

Hangzhou has an average annual temperature of 18.1掳C and receives 1,638 mm of rainfall per year. The warmest month is Aug and the coldest is Jan.

What timezone is Hangzhou in?

Hangzhou is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone.