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Yinchuan, China

Major city · Population 1.5M

Yinchuan is the 101st largest city in China with a population of approximately 1,487,579 people as of 2026. This makes it the 324th largest city in the world, accounting for 0.11% of China's total population of 1.41B. Yinchuan is classified as a major city and operates in the Asia/Shanghai timezone. The average annual temperature is 11.2°C with 462 mm of rainfall per year. The city sits at an elevation of 1,110 meters above sea level.

Population

1,487,579

Global Rank

#324

Country Rank

#101

% of China

0.11%

Avg Temperature

11.2°C

Annual Rainfall

462 mm

Elevation

1,110 m

Timezone

Asia/Shanghai

Yinchuan on the Map

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Climate in Yinchuan

Yinchuan's warmest month is Jul and the coldest is Jan. The wettest month is Aug with 171 mm of rainfall.

Average Monthly Temperature

-5.6°C
Jan
-2.4°C
Feb
6°C
Mar
14.6°C
Apr
21.1°C
May
23°C
Jun
26.8°C
Jul
23.5°C
Aug
17.8°C
Sep
11.5°C
Oct
3.9°C
Nov
-5.6°C
Dec
-5.6°C26.8°C

Monthly Rainfall

4 mm
Jan
7 mm
Feb
3 mm
Mar
44 mm
Apr
23 mm
May
38 mm
Jun
10 mm
Jul
171 mm
Aug
119 mm
Sep
32 mm
Oct
9 mm
Nov
2 mm
Dec

China at a Glance

Country Population

1,408,975,000

Capital

Beijing

Region

Eastern Asia

Major Cities

666

GDP per Capita

$13,303

Life Expectancy

78.0 years

Urban Population

65.9%

Growth Rate

-0.00%

Nearest Major Cities

Closest cities to Yinchuan with over 100,000 people

Cities closest to Yinchuan by distance
CityPopulationDistance
Xigang112,06111 km
Wuzhong7,202,65454 km
Shizuishan739,40058 km
Dawukou131,88065 km
Huinong136,57095 km
Wuda129,922121 km
Zhongwei1,174,600143 km
Wuhai218,427143 km

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Yinchuan?

The population of Yinchuan, China is approximately 1,487,579 people, making it the 324th largest city in the world and the 101st largest in China.

Is Yinchuan the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing. Yinchuan is the 101st largest city in the country.

What is the climate like in Yinchuan?

Yinchuan has an average annual temperature of 11.2°C and receives 462 mm of rainfall per year. The warmest month is Jul and the coldest is Jan.

What timezone is Yinchuan in?

Yinchuan is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone.