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Shiyan, China

Major city · Population 3.5M

Shiyan is the 35th largest city in China with a population of approximately 3,460,000 people as of 2026. This makes it the 98th largest city in the world, accounting for 0.25% of China's total population of 1.41B. Shiyan is classified as a major city and operates in the Asia/Shanghai timezone. The average annual temperature is 17.2°C with 798 mm of rainfall per year. The city sits at an elevation of 242 meters above sea level.

Population

3,460,000

Global Rank

#98

Country Rank

#35

% of China

0.25%

Avg Temperature

17.2°C

Annual Rainfall

798 mm

Elevation

242 m

Timezone

Asia/Shanghai

Shiyan on the Map

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Climate in Shiyan

Shiyan's warmest month is Aug and the coldest is Feb. The wettest month is Jul with 346 mm of rainfall.

Average Monthly Temperature

4.2°C
Jan
3.9°C
Feb
13.1°C
Mar
18.8°C
Apr
23.3°C
May
26.2°C
Jun
27.5°C
Jul
28.8°C
Aug
26.3°C
Sep
17.4°C
Oct
12.1°C
Nov
4.8°C
Dec
3.9°C28.8°C

Monthly Rainfall

25 mm
Jan
20 mm
Feb
35 mm
Mar
87 mm
Apr
30 mm
May
48 mm
Jun
346 mm
Jul
44 mm
Aug
37 mm
Sep
47 mm
Oct
73 mm
Nov
6 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 Shiyan with over 100,000 people

Cities closest to Shiyan by distance
CityPopulationDistance
Laohekou253,11288 km
Dengzhou285,032123 km
Zhenping181,528142 km
Xiangyang1,294,733145 km
Shangluo531,696157 km
Ankang870,126165 km
Nanyang1,811,812168 km
Binhe278,055192 km

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Shiyan?

The population of Shiyan, China is approximately 3,460,000 people, making it the 98th largest city in the world and the 35th largest in China.

Is Shiyan the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing. Shiyan is the 35th largest city in the country.

What is the climate like in Shiyan?

Shiyan has an average annual temperature of 17.2°C and receives 798 mm of rainfall per year. The warmest month is Aug and the coldest is Feb.

What timezone is Shiyan in?

Shiyan is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone.