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Zhengzhou, China

Major city · Population 4.3M

Zhengzhou is the 26th largest city in China with a population of approximately 4,253,913 people as of 2026. This makes it the 76th largest city in the world, accounting for 0.30% of China's total population of 1.41B. Zhengzhou is classified as a major city and operates in the Asia/Shanghai timezone. The average annual temperature is 16.6°C with 798 mm of rainfall per year. The city sits at an elevation of 104 meters above sea level.

Population

4,253,913

Global Rank

#76

Country Rank

#26

% of China

0.30%

Avg Temperature

16.6°C

Annual Rainfall

798 mm

Elevation

104 m

Timezone

Asia/Shanghai

Zhengzhou on the Map

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Climate in Zhengzhou

Zhengzhou's warmest month is Aug and the coldest is Jan. The wettest month is Jul with 350 mm of rainfall.

Average Monthly Temperature

1.7°C
Jan
3.1°C
Feb
11.7°C
Mar
18.5°C
Apr
23.5°C
May
27.9°C
Jun
27.6°C
Jul
28.3°C
Aug
24.2°C
Sep
16.7°C
Oct
11.6°C
Nov
4.2°C
Dec
1.7°C28.3°C

Monthly Rainfall

13 mm
Jan
25 mm
Feb
45 mm
Mar
36 mm
Apr
52 mm
May
41 mm
Jun
350 mm
Jul
75 mm
Aug
73 mm
Sep
53 mm
Oct
35 mm
Nov
0 mm
Dec

China at a Glance

Country Population

1,408,280,000

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 Zhengzhou with over 100,000 people

Cities closest to Zhengzhou by distance
CityPopulationDistance
Xinxiang1,047,08850 km
Kaifeng1,451,74160 km
Jiaozuo865,41365 km
Xuchang1,265,53683 km
Jiyuan242,143103 km
Luoyang1,390,581111 km
Jincheng476,945111 km
Pingdingshan979,130118 km

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Zhengzhou?

The population of Zhengzhou, China is approximately 4,253,913 people, making it the 76th largest city in the world and the 26th largest in China.

Is Zhengzhou the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing. Zhengzhou is the 26th largest city in the country.

What is the climate like in Zhengzhou?

Zhengzhou has an average annual temperature of 16.6°C and receives 798 mm of rainfall per year. The warmest month is Aug and the coldest is Jan.

What timezone is Zhengzhou in?

Zhengzhou is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone.