Shaoxing, China
Major city 路 Population 2.3M
Shaoxing is the 53rd largest city in China with a population of approximately 2,300,000 people as of 2026. This makes it the 169th largest city in the world, accounting for 0.16% of China's total population of 1.41B. Shaoxing is classified as a major city and operates in the Asia/Shanghai timezone. The average annual temperature is 18.4掳C with 1,837 mm of rainfall per year. The city sits at an elevation of 7 meters above sea level.
Population
2,300,000
Global Rank
#169
Country Rank
#53
% of China
0.16%
Avg Temperature
18.4掳C
Annual Rainfall
1,837 mm
Elevation
7 m
Timezone
Asia/Shanghai
Shaoxing on the Map
Climate in Shaoxing
Shaoxing's warmest month is Aug and the coldest is Jan. The wettest month is Jun with 515 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 Shaoxing with over 100,000 people
| City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shangyu | 770,000 | 28 km |
| Lianghu | 155,000 | 31 km |
| Zhuji | 110,721 | 45 km |
| Hangzhou | 9,236,032 | 52 km |
| Yuyao | 114,177 | 55 km |
| Ch贸ngf煤 | 112,060 | 60 km |
| Cixi | 1,457,510 | 67 km |
| Jiaxing | 1,180,000 | 85 km |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Shaoxing?
The population of Shaoxing, China is approximately 2,300,000 people, making it the 169th largest city in the world and the 53rd largest in China.
Is Shaoxing the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing. Shaoxing is the 53rd largest city in the country.
What is the climate like in Shaoxing?
Shaoxing has an average annual temperature of 18.4掳C and receives 1,837 mm of rainfall per year. The warmest month is Aug and the coldest is Jan.
What timezone is Shaoxing in?
Shaoxing is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone.