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Zhangzhou, China

Fujian · China

Zhangzhou is a major city in Fujian, China with a population of 589,831. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

589,831 Population 119/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
47.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population589,831
Density119/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain47.9 in/yr
Sunny Days249/yr
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Population589,831
Population Density119 / sq mi
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Coordinates24.5133°, 117.6556°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceFujian
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation47.9 inches (1,217 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Zhangzhou

Zhangzhou is a major city in China (Fujian) with a population of 589,831. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Zhangzhou

Zhangzhou has an average annual temperature of 21.5°C (71°F). The hottest month is Jul (28.5°C), the coldest is Jan (13.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1482 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 13.4°C / 56°F 0.6° / 27.6° 28.6
Feb 15.1°C / 59°F 3.5° / 29° 81.6
Mar 18.2°C / 65°F 6.7° / 31.7° 149.1
Apr 21.4°C / 70°F 9.3° / 33.9° 169.2
May 24.3°C / 76°F 14.6° / 35.4° 218.8
Jun 27°C / 81°F 20.3° / 35.4° 255.3
Jul 28.5°C / 83°F 23.1° / 38.7° 138.8
Aug 28.1°C / 83°F 22.5° / 37.5° 186.9
Sep 26.6°C / 80°F 18.6° / 36.6° 153.3
Oct 22.8°C / 73°F 13.3° / 34.8° 31.3
Nov 19.1°C / 66°F 7.9° / 31.6° 42.1
Dec 13.9°C / 57°F 1.4° / 27.9° 26.8
Zhangzhou enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average69.9°F
29% above China avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area4,972.9 sq mi (12,879.7 km²)
Population Density119/sq mi
Coordinates24.5133°N, 117.6556°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.9"
26% above China avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 7.76"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 1, 2019.

Feb 25, 1995 27 km S of Kerencun, China M4.9 107 km
Aug 1, 2019 86 km W of Magong, Taiwan M4.2 148 km
Nov 26, 1992 110 km SW of Sanming, China M4.1 133 km
Mar 2, 1992 10 km SSE of Zhenhaicun, China M3.9 60 km
Jun 3, 1991 64 km SE of Jincheng, Taiwan M3.9 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

62 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Danas (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Danas Category 2 260 km
2025 Podul Category 1 170 km
2024 Kong-rey Category 2 237 km
2024 Gaemi Category 1 246 km
2023 Koinu Category 3 293 km
2023 Haikui Category 2 238 km
2023 Doksuri Category 2 105 km
2020 Mekkhala Category 1 35 km
2018 Maria Category 2 238 km
2016 Meranti Category 5 47 km
2016 Nepartak Category 2 280 km
2016 Megi Category 1 229 km
2015 Dujuan Category 2 115 km
2015 Soudelor Category 2 179 km
2015 Linfa Category 1 216 km
2014 Matmo Category 1 207 km
2013 Usagi Category 3 251 km
2013 Trami Category 1 236 km
2013 Soulik Category 1 282 km
2012 Tembin Category 3 236 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1918 GUANGDONG PROVINCE Eruption + Earthquake 2,000 122 km
1917 SOUTH CHINA SEA Earthquake 43 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 56°F (13°C) 2.7 in
March 60°F (16°C) 4.3 in
April 68°F (20°C) 6.1 in
May 75°F (24°C) 6.8 in
June 80°F (27°C) 7.8 in Wettest
July 83°F (29°C) 5.3 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 6.0 in
September 80°F (27°C) 3.9 in
October 74°F (23°C) 1.5 in
November 66°F (19°C) 1.3 in
December 58°F (15°C) 1.0 in Driest

Zhangzhou has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 55°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.8") and December the driest (1.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Zhangzhou

Institution Type Founded Website
漳州城市职业学院 College
漳州市老年大学 University
福建农林大学 University
闽南师范大学 University
闽南师范大学(圆山校区) College

Schools in Zhangzhou

36 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
鸿浦小学
龙溪师范学院附属实验小学
龙溪师范学院附属小学(碧湖校区北校区)
Zhangzhou No. 1 Middle School (Bihu Campus)
漳州市实验小学(高新区分校)
漳州高新技术产业开发区颜厝中心小学
漳州高新技术产业开发区第三中学
福建省漳州第一中学(西湖校区)
金峰实验小学
Zhangzhou No.3 High School
龙溪师范学院附属小学(碧湖校区南校区)
漳州市第八中学(漳州市第一外国语学校)
福建省漳州第一中学(芝山校区)
漳州外国语学校(漳州实验中学分校)
漳州市第五中學
芗城区实验小学
通北中心小学(延安校区)
漳州正兴学校
鸿浦小学
龙溪师范学院附属实验小学
龙溪师范学院附属小学(碧湖校区北校区)
Zhangzhou No. 1 Middle School (Bihu Campus)
漳州市实验小学(高新区分校)
漳州高新技术产业开发区颜厝中心小学
漳州高新技术产业开发区第三中学
福建省漳州第一中学(西湖校区)
金峰实验小学
Zhangzhou No.3 High School
龙溪师范学院附属小学(碧湖校区南校区)
漳州市第八中学(漳州市第一外国语学校)
福建省漳州第一中学(芝山校区)
漳州外国语学校(漳州实验中学分校)
漳州市第五中學
芗城区实验小学
通北中心小学(延安校区)
漳州正兴学校
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Museums in Zhangzhou

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
漳州市博物馆

Libraries in Zhangzhou

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
漳州市图书馆0.0
漳州市图书馆0.0
漳州市图书馆0.0
漳州市档案馆0.0

Hotels in Zhangzhou

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

万达嘉华酒店
中国女排公寓
漳州佰翔圆山酒店
漳州宾馆
芗江酒店

Restaurants in Zhangzhou

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

龙江岁月

Theatres in Zhangzhou

2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

人民剧场
漳州市芗剧团

Train Stations in Zhangzhou

4 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Zhangzhou North Railway Station
Zhangzhou Railway Station
Zhangzhou Railway Station
草坂

Bus Stations in Zhangzhou

5 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

客运西站
漳州客运南站
漳州汽车客运中心站
漳州汽车客运中心站
铁路新村站

Gas Stations in Zhangzhou

10 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CN #10051119870
CN #10052546509
CN #10052546742
CN #10052623733
CN #10052623734
CN #10052623776
CN #10586374871
CN #10586374872
CN #1441825703
CN #926805385

Shopping Malls in Zhangzhou

6 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Wanda Plaza
中闽百汇大厦
吉马家居广场
大润发(漳州店)
红星美凯龙
银河广场

Stadiums & Teams in Zhangzhou

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Zhangzhou

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Xiamen Gaoqi International AirportXMNLarge Airport
Kinmen AirportKNHMedium Airport
Zhangpu Air BaseSmall Airport
Zhangzhou Longxi AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Zhangzhou

32 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
七首岩
伽蓝庙
凤霞祖宫
南山寺
后坂天主堂
后坂天主堂
塔口庵
岱仙岩
广应庙
慈惠宫
文庙
文衡殿
正顺祖庙
武庙
比干庙
洋老洲佛祖庙
浦头大庙
浦头探花码庙
漳州林氏宗祠
漳州西街王爷公庙
琵琶岩
笃厚祖宫
萃英庙
蜈蚣山关帝庙
西街西清宫
赤岭关帝庙
辅顺将军庙
通元庙
镇安庙
霞东书院
马公庙
龙溪鹳林寺

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Shanghai

Around Zhangzhou

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 46
Hospitals 11
Restaurants 1
Museums 1
Libraries 1
Parks 28
Places of Worship 30

🇨🇳 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 Zhangzhou

What is the population of Zhangzhou?

Zhangzhou has a population of 589,831 residents and is located in China. The population density is 119 people per square mile, spread across 4,972.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Zhangzhou?

Zhangzhou enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 249 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.9 inches.

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