Putian, China
Major city · Population 1.5M
Putian is the 92nd largest city in China with a population of approximately 1,539,389 people as of 2026. This makes it the 301st largest city in the world, accounting for 0.11% of China's total population of 1.41B. Putian is classified as a major city and operates in the Asia/Shanghai timezone. The average annual temperature is 21.5°C with 1,768 mm of rainfall per year. The city sits at an elevation of 24 meters above sea level.
Population
1,539,389
Global Rank
#301
Country Rank
#92
% of China
0.11%
Avg Temperature
21.5°C
Annual Rainfall
1,768 mm
Elevation
24 m
Timezone
Asia/Shanghai
Putian on the Map
Climate in Putian
Putian's warmest month is Jul and the coldest is Jan. The wettest month is Sep with 364 mm of rainfall.
Average Monthly Temperature
Monthly Rainfall
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%
Other Major Cities in China
Nearest Major Cities
Closest cities to Putian with over 100,000 people
| City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Quanzhou | 1,469,157 | 72 km |
| Fuzhou | 3,740,000 | 75 km |
| Jinjiang | 1,416,151 | 82 km |
| Xiamen | 4,617,251 | 142 km |
| Ningde | 429,260 | 145 km |
| Nanping | 467,875 | 158 km |
| Sanming | 602,166 | 166 km |
| Zhangzhou | 589,831 | 171 km |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Putian?
The population of Putian, China is approximately 1,539,389 people, making it the 301st largest city in the world and the 92nd largest in China.
Is Putian the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing. Putian is the 92nd largest city in the country.
What is the climate like in Putian?
Putian has an average annual temperature of 21.5°C and receives 1,768 mm of rainfall per year. The warmest month is Jul and the coldest is Jan.
What timezone is Putian in?
Putian is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone.