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Xinyang, China

Major city · Population 1.2M

Xinyang is the 130th largest city in China with a population of approximately 1,230,042 people as of 2026. This makes it the 418th largest city in the world, accounting for 0.09% of China's total population of 1.41B. Xinyang is classified as a major city and operates in the Asia/Shanghai timezone. The average annual temperature is 17.2°C with 874 mm of rainfall per year. The city sits at an elevation of 86 meters above sea level.

Population

1,230,042

Global Rank

#418

Country Rank

#130

% of China

0.09%

Avg Temperature

17.2°C

Annual Rainfall

874 mm

Elevation

86 m

Timezone

Asia/Shanghai

Xinyang on the Map

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Climate in Xinyang

Xinyang's warmest month is Aug and the coldest is Feb. The wettest month is Jul with 263 mm of rainfall.

Average Monthly Temperature

3.9°C
Jan
3.7°C
Feb
12.4°C
Mar
18°C
Apr
22.8°C
May
26.8°C
Jun
28.5°C
Jul
29.4°C
Aug
25.6°C
Sep
17.5°C
Oct
12.9°C
Nov
4.3°C
Dec
3.7°C29.4°C

Monthly Rainfall

34 mm
Jan
79 mm
Feb
47 mm
Mar
83 mm
Apr
50 mm
May
138 mm
Jun
263 mm
Jul
62 mm
Aug
16 mm
Sep
42 mm
Oct
50 mm
Nov
10 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 Xinyang with over 100,000 people

Cities closest to Xinyang by distance
CityPopulationDistance
Guangshui154,77156 km
Suizhou618,58281 km
Zhumadian721,67095 km
Zaoyang184,509123 km
Binhe278,055132 km
Xiaogan908,266134 km
Macheng126,366139 km
Chengzhong265,886140 km

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Xinyang?

The population of Xinyang, China is approximately 1,230,042 people, making it the 418th largest city in the world and the 130th largest in China.

Is Xinyang the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing. Xinyang is the 130th largest city in the country.

What is the climate like in Xinyang?

Xinyang has an average annual temperature of 17.2°C and receives 874 mm of rainfall per year. The warmest month is Aug and the coldest is Feb.

What timezone is Xinyang in?

Xinyang is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone.