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Nantong, China

Jiangsu · China

Nantong is a major city in Jiangsu, China with a population of 2,273,326. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).

2,273,326 Population 558/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
40.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population2,273,326
Density558/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (15°C)
Rain40.6 in/yr
Sunny Days262/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population2,273,326
Population Density558 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates32.0303°, 120.8747°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceJiangsu
Average Temperature60°F (15°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation40.6 inches (1,032 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Nantong

Nantong is a major city in China (Jiangsu) with a population of 2,273,326. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Nantong

Nantong has an average annual temperature of 16.6°C (62°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.7°C), the coldest is Jan (4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1309 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4°C / 39°F -6.2° / 15.8° 52.3
Feb 5.5°C / 42°F -4.8° / 20.4° 76.4
Mar 10.6°C / 51°F -0.4° / 26° 87.5
Apr 15.4°C / 60°F 3.6° / 29.6° 77.4
May 21°C / 70°F 10° / 33.2° 79.0
Jun 25.6°C / 78°F 16.3° / 35.6° 188.0
Jul 28.1°C / 83°F 21.5° / 35.3° 285.1
Aug 28.7°C / 84°F 21.9° / 35.8° 146.3
Sep 24.4°C / 76°F 16.5° / 33.2° 144.9
Oct 18.1°C / 64°F 7.2° / 30.4° 79.7
Nov 12.7°C / 55°F -1.2° / 26.2° 66.2
Dec 4.9°C / 41°F -6.4° / 18.2° 26.0
Nantong enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 262 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average59.5°F
10% above China avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area4,073.1 sq mi (10,549.3 km²)
Population Density558/sq mi
Coordinates32.0303°N, 120.8747°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.6"
7% above China avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.81"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 8, 2024.

Feb 9, 1990 27 km E of Changshu City, China M5.0 42 km
Jul 19, 2010 50 km ENE of Juegang, China M4.5 93 km
Jul 8, 2024 19 km WNW of Taizhou, China M4.1 124 km
May 20, 1995 51 km NE of Juegang, China M4.1 94 km
Aug 30, 1998 58 km NE of Juegang, China M3.9 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

15 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Bebinca (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Bebinca Category 1 95 km
2022 Muifa Category 1 121 km
2021 Chanthu Category 1 257 km
2019 Lekima Category 1 283 km
2015 Chan-hom Category 1 258 km
2012 Damrey Category 1 232 km
2005 Khanun Category 1 179 km
2002 Rammasun Category 1 276 km
2000 Prapiroon Category 1 237 km
1994 Doug Category 1 267 km
1994 Ellie Category 1 165 km
1990 Abe Category 1 165 km
1985 Mamie Category 1 51 km
1984 Ed Category 1 126 km
1981 Agnes Category 2 237 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1930 JIANGSU PROVINCE Earthquake 140 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 1.9 in
March 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in
April 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.0 in
June 74°F (23°C) 6.3 in
July 81°F (27°C) 6.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 4.6 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.5 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in
November 53°F (12°C) 2.0 in
December 42°F (5°C) 1.1 in Driest

Nantong has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 37°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.8") and December the driest (1.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Nantong

Institution Type Founded Website
Chinese table tennis Tongzhou training base College
Jiangsu College of Engineering and Technology College
Nantong University University
Nantong Vocational College of Science & Technology College
Nantong Vocational University College
NTU Geographical Science College College
Zhongxiu Campus, Nantong University University
南通工贸技师学院 University
南通师范高等专科学校 University
南通理工学院 College
江苏城市职业学院南通校区 University
江苏省海洋水产研究所 University
江苏航运职业技术学院 University

Schools in Nantong

90+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
南通市实验中学
North Campus, Nantong Shiyan Primary School
三里墩小学
江苏省南通中学
幸福中学
城中小学五龙汇校区
南通市八一中学
一附集团南通市陆洪闸小学校
南通市紫琅第一小学
江苏省南通中学附属实验学校
南通市委党校
江苏省南通田家炳中学
Nantong Middle School
江苏省南通师范学校第二附属小学
南通旅游职业学校
南通市第二初级中学
南通市张謇第一小学
南通市启秀市北学校
Beicheng Primary School
Beicheng Middle School
南通市天生港小学
南通市崇川区老年大学
南通市城中小学(三里墩校区)
南通市学田中学
Nantong Qixiu Primary School
南通市城中小学
南通市第三中学
Nantong Guoliyuan Primary School
南通市文亮小学
Nantong Xinqiao Middle School
Nantong Xinqiao Primary School
Nantong Sanlidun Primary School
南通师范学校第三附属小学
通师三附小西校区
先锋幼儿园
南通市实验中学
江苏省南通师范学校第二附属小学
南通市崇川区老年大学
南通市城中小学(三里墩校区)
Nantong Yijiaqiao Middle School
南通市崇川外国语学校
Jiangsu College of Engineering and Technology
Qixiu Campus, Nantong University
Qixiu Campus, Nantong University
Nantong Shiyan Primary School
Jiangsu Nantong Tibet Nationality Middle School
五山小学
Qixiu Campus, Nantong University
Qixiu Campus, Nantong University
南通市崇川学校
Nantong Shiyan Primary School
Nantong No.1 Middle School
Tianyuan Campus, Nantong Chengxi Primary School
Nantong Qixiu Middle School
Nantong Hongqiao No.2 Middle School
Nantong Hongqiao No.2 Primary School
Nantong Hongqiao No.3 Primary School
南通师范第一附属小学朝晖校区
Nantong Secondary Specialized School
Nantong Shilifang Elementary School
Nantong City Shuguan Elementary School
Nantong City Yue Jiang Middle School
Nantong City Yongxing Elementary School
Nantong Middle School
North Campus, Nantong Shiyan Primary School
江苏省南通田家炳中学
南通市少年宫
三里墩小学
Chenjia-xiaoyuan Campus, Nantong Chengxi Primary School
江苏省南通商贸高等职业学校
南通市新华侨幼儿园
南通特殊教育中心
南通市第一初级中学
Nantong Zhongxiu Primary School
Nantong Yuelong Primary School
Nantong Yuelong Middle School
Nantong Xijiao Primary School
Nantong Hongqiao No.1 Primary School
Nantong Yijiaqiao Middle School
江苏省南通中学
Chenggang Campus, Nantong Chengxi Primary School
Nantong Chengnan Primary School
南通市崇川外国语学校
南通高等师范学校附属小学
南通市八一小学
先锋小学
Jiangsu College of Engineering and Technology
南通大学附属中学
南通师范附属第一小学
南通市第二中学
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Radio Stations near Nantong

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Nantong

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Nantong Museum
Nantong Museum
南通环境教育馆
南通环境教育馆
张謇纪念馆
张謇纪念馆
通州城市展览馆

Libraries in Nantong

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Tongzhou District Library0.0
南通大学图书馆0.0
南通大学图书馆0.0
南通市图书馆0.0
图书馆0.0
图书馆0.0
通州区图书馆0.0

Farmers Markets in Nantong

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Farmers Market
small vegetable market
South Market [east side]
South Market [west side]
华山农贸市场
南通二手车交易所
南通二手车交易所
通州区第一集贸市场
通州区第二集贸市场
金乐农贸市场

Hotels in Nantong

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sakula Mansyon
中庭国际酒店
有斐大酒店

Zoos in Nantong

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

南通动物园

Theme Parks in Nantong

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nantong Adventure Land

Train Stations in Nantong

7 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Charity Museum
Wenfeng
Wuyi Lu
Xuetian
Yijiaqiao
Youyiqiao
Zhongxiu Xilu

Gas Stations in Nantong

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CN #317938479
CN #321407898
CN #355374236
CN #372158386

Banks in Nantong

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BOC
CCB

Shopping Malls in Nantong

8 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nantong Yaohan
亚萍国际广场
八仙城
八仙城百货
卜蜂莲花超市
文峰大世界
苏宁电器连锁
金鹰国际

Stadiums & Teams in Nantong

TeamLeagueDivision
Nantong Stadium

Airports Near Nantong

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sunan Shuofang International AirportWUXLarge Airport
Nantong Xingdong International AirportNTGMedium Airport
Rugao Air BaseRUGMedium Airport
Shanghai Dachang Air BaseMedium Airport
Shanghai Chongming AirportSmall Airport
Shanghai Gaodong AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Nantong

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
SF Express

Churches & Religious Organizations in Nantong

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Minbo garden Church of Christ
城隍庙
天主堂
天主教海门教区主教公署
太平兴国教寺
清真寺
第一城基督教堂

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Shanghai

Around Nantong

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 44
Hospitals 12
Pharmacies 1
Restaurants 25
Bars 4
Supermarkets 7
Banks 4
Museums 2
Hotels 7
Parks 83
Police Stations 2
Places of Worship 3

🇨🇳 About China

Capital Beijing
Population 1,411,778,724
Area 9,596,960 km²
GDP (USD) $18,270,356,654,533
GDP per capita $12,951
HDI 0.788
Life expectancy 78.0 years
Internet users 90.6%
Urban population 65.5%
Currency CNY (Yuan Renminbi)
Languages Chinese
Calling code +86
TLD .cn
Driving side right

Public Holidays in China

6 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day 元旦
Feb 17 Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) 春节
May 1 Labour Day 劳动节
Jun 19 Dragon Boat Festival 端午节
Sep 25 Mid-Autumn Festival 中秋节
Oct 1 National Day 国庆节

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nantong

What is the population of Nantong?

Nantong has a population of 2,273,326 residents and is located in China. The population density is 558 people per square mile, spread across 4,073.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Nantong?

Nantong enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 262 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.6 inches.

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