Shangqiu
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Shangqiu month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Shangqiu are typically April, May and October, with average daytime highs around 21–28°C. June is usually the warmest month (average high 32°C), January the coldest (average low -3°C), and July the wettest (about 229 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.8 | -3.1 | 20 | 6.7 |
| February | 10.2 | -0.5 | 22 | 7.6 |
| March | 17.1 | 5.7 | 24 | 8.2 |
| April | 23.0 | 11.9 | 34 | 8.7 |
| May | 28.1 | 17.2 | 42 | 9.1 |
| June | 32.4 | 22.3 | 117 | 9.2 |
| July | 32.4 | 24.6 | 229 | 9.1 |
| August | 31.6 | 23.9 | 150 | 9.5 |
| September | 27.8 | 18.9 | 106 | 8.0 |
| October | 20.9 | 11.9 | 52 | 6.4 |
| November | 15.4 | 5.6 | 26 | 7.0 |
| December | 8.4 | -1.7 | 13 | 7.2 |
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Previously
- Documented history · 1127
The Song court had retreated south to the city from their original capital in Kaifeng, after it was captured by the Jurchens in the Jingkang Incident of 1127.
- Documented history · 1128
The capital was again moved in 1128 to Yangzhou, and finally to Hangzhou in 1129.
- Documented history · 1545
The current name appeared in 1545, when a new Shangqiu County was created to administer the city and its surrounding areas.
- Documented history · 1927
It changed hands frequently during the fighting among the Chinese warlords in 1927.
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01 · OverviewShangqiu, in brief
Where is Shangqiu located and what defines its administrative footprint?
Shangqiu is a city situated in eastern Henan province, Central China. It shares borders with Kaifeng to the northwest, Zhoukou to the southwest, and the provinces of Shandong and Anhui to the northeast and southeast respectively.
What is the demographic profile of the city?
According to the 2020 Chinese census, Shangqiu recorded a total population of 7,816,831 inhabitants. Within this total, 2,831,814 people resided within the built-up or metropolitan area, which comprises two urban districts—Liangyuan and Suiyang—alongside Yucheng county, which is now being conurbated. The prefecture-level city administers two districts, one county-level city, and six counties.
How does the present-day economy function through transportation?
Shangqiu has grown significantly in recent years. The city functions as a major regional transportation hub due to its location at the junction of several major railways. Historically, under the Republic, it was already recognized as a key city in eastern Henan owing to its position along the Lunghai Railway connecting the port of Haizhou on the East China Sea and Lanzhou in central China.
What is the historical foundation of the area's economy and development?
Established more than three millennia ago, Shangqiu and its surrounding territory served as an important base for the Shang dynasty between approximately 1600 and 1046 BC. The history of the area is closely tied to early Chinese governance, tracing back through the periods of the Three August Ones and Five Emperors to the predynastic Shang and subsequent dynastic capitals, evolving over centuries into Guide Prefecture during the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties before the modern Shangqiu County was created in 1545.
For further geographical context regarding Shangqiu, records outline coordinates positioned at latitude 34.4143 and longitude 115.65613, operating within the Asia/Shanghai time zone. Additional details on the urban development and history of the region can be found through Shangqiu.
Frequently Asked Questions about Shangqiu
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01 · Q&AWhere is Shangqiu located and what are its coordinates?
Shangqiu is situated in China at geographic coordinates 34.4143, 115.6561, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Shangqiu?
Shangqiu has a recorded population of approximately 1,859,723 and observes the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Shangqiu?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Shangqiu 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 Shangqiu?
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