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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Langfang month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Langfang are typically April, May and September, with average daytime highs around 22–28°C. June is usually the warmest month (average high 32°C), January the coldest (average low -7°C), and July the wettest (about 221 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2.4 | -6.7 | 2 | 8.0 |
| February | 6.0 | -4.6 | 7 | 8.6 |
| March | 15.1 | 2.0 | 10 | 9.6 |
| April | 22.0 | 9.3 | 24 | 9.5 |
| May | 27.6 | 15.2 | 37 | 9.9 |
| June | 32.3 | 20.6 | 69 | 10.2 |
| July | 32.0 | 23.3 | 221 | 9.0 |
| August | 30.0 | 21.8 | 179 | 8.9 |
| September | 27.0 | 17.1 | 42 | 9.2 |
| October | 18.4 | 8.3 | 38 | 7.6 |
| November | 10.5 | 0.3 | 17 | 7.5 |
| December | 3.1 | -5.9 | 3 | 7.7 |
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Previously
- Documented history · 1900
On June 26, 1900, during the Boxer Movement, belligerent European forces heading towards Beijing were stopped by Boxers at the Battle of Langfang, and were defeated and forced to turn back to Tianjin.
- Documented history · 1938
In the summer of 1938, on the vast fertile land on both sides of the Luan River east of Beiping and Tianjin, and west of Shanhaiguan and Qinhuangdao, an anti Japanese storm swept across the eastern region of Hebei Province - the Jidong People's Anti Japanese Armed Uprising.
- Battle of Langfang
On June 26, 1900, during the Boxer Movement, European forces heading towards Beijing were stopped and defeated by Boxers at the Battle of Langfang.
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01 · OverviewLangfang, in brief
Langfang
Langfang is a prefecture-level city situated in China's Hebei Province. Positioned roughly midway between the municipalities of Beijing and Tianjin, the city spans a total area of approximately 6,417.28 square kilometers (or 6,429 square kilometers according to regional geographic measurements).
The economy of Langfang emphasizes manufacturing, computers, and technology. Industrial and commercial operations are supported by designated zones such as the Langfang Economic and Technological Development Area and an Export Processing Zone intended for factories. Furthermore, the city accommodates the China Petroleum Pipeline Bureau, which functions as a primary national oil and gas company based locally. Education and training also contribute to the municipality's present-day framework through the presence of Oriental University City. This 4-billion yuan investment, which initiated construction in 1999, hosts approximately 30 universities that enroll about 50,000 students.
Demographic figures indicate that the resident population of Langfang reached 5.469 million at the end of 2024, alongside a registered population of 4.972 million. During the 2020 census, the total population was recorded at 5,464,087 residents, with 1,147,591 individuals residing within the built-up metropolitan area consisting of Guangyang and Anci districts. Geographically, Langfang borders Beijing to the north, Tianjin to the east, Baoding to the southwest, and Cangzhou to the south. Certain parts of the municipality, including Sanhe City and Dachang Hui County, are conurbated with Beijing to form part of the same built-up area, creating the Northern Three Counties exclave positioned directly between Beijing and Tianjin.
Additional details regarding this location are available via the Langfang Wikipedia entry and the GeoNames record for Langfang.
Frequently Asked Questions about Langfang
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01 · Q&AWhere is Langfang located and what are its coordinates?
Langfang is situated in China at geographic coordinates 39.5208, 116.7147, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Langfang?
Langfang has a recorded population of approximately 868,066 and observes the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Langfang?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Langfang include ZH-CN, YUE, WUU, DTA, UG, ZA, with CNY used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Langfang?
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