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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

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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

12.9°C
Jan
14.1°C
Feb
16.3°C
Mar
21.7°C
Apr
22.4°C
May
26.2°C
Jun
29.9°C
Jul
28.3°C
Aug
27.5°C
Sep
24.2°C
Oct
20°C
Nov
14.5°C
Dec
12.9°C29.9°C

Monthly Rainfall

19 mm
Jan
59 mm
Feb
64 mm
Mar
243 mm
Apr
179 mm
May
284 mm
Jun
196 mm
Jul
236 mm
Aug
364 mm
Sep
21 mm
Oct
102 mm
Nov
1 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 Putian with over 100,000 people

Cities closest to Putian by distance
CityPopulationDistance
Quanzhou1,469,15772 km
Fuzhou3,740,00075 km
Jinjiang1,416,15182 km
Xiamen4,617,251142 km
Ningde429,260145 km
Nanping467,875158 km
Sanming602,166166 km
Zhangzhou589,831171 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.