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Kunshan, China

Major city · Population 2.1M

Kunshan is the 59th largest city in China with a population of approximately 2,092,496 people as of 2026. This makes it the 193rd largest city in the world, accounting for 0.15% of China's total population of 1.41B. Kunshan is classified as a major city and operates in the Asia/Shanghai timezone. The average annual temperature is 17.5°C with 1,485 mm of rainfall per year. The city sits at an elevation of 11 meters above sea level.

Population

2,092,496

Global Rank

#193

Country Rank

#59

% of China

0.15%

Avg Temperature

17.5°C

Annual Rainfall

1,485 mm

Elevation

11 m

Timezone

Asia/Shanghai

Kunshan on the Map

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Climate in Kunshan

Kunshan's warmest month is Aug and the coldest is Jan. The wettest month is Jun with 317 mm of rainfall.

Average Monthly Temperature

4.8°C
Jan
5.9°C
Feb
11.1°C
Mar
16.4°C
Apr
20°C
May
24.1°C
Jun
29.8°C
Jul
30.8°C
Aug
27.1°C
Sep
19.2°C
Oct
14.1°C
Nov
6.2°C
Dec
4.8°C30.8°C

Monthly Rainfall

39 mm
Jan
129 mm
Feb
49 mm
Mar
165 mm
Apr
80 mm
May
317 mm
Jun
170 mm
Jul
75 mm
Aug
176 mm
Sep
165 mm
Oct
104 mm
Nov
16 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 Kunshan with over 100,000 people

Cities closest to Kunshan by distance
CityPopulationDistance
Taicang831,11315 km
Suzhou6,715,55935 km
Changshu1,677,05036 km
Changzheng229,92542 km
Qibao283,35246 km
Songjiang130,21846 km
Pengpu152,72547 km
Zhabei840,00050 km

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Kunshan?

The population of Kunshan, China is approximately 2,092,496 people, making it the 193rd largest city in the world and the 59th largest in China.

Is Kunshan the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing. Kunshan is the 59th largest city in the country.

What is the climate like in Kunshan?

Kunshan has an average annual temperature of 17.5°C and receives 1,485 mm of rainfall per year. The warmest month is Aug and the coldest is Jan.

What timezone is Kunshan in?

Kunshan is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone.