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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Xinji month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Xinji are typically April, May and October, with average daytime highs around 20–28°C. June is usually the warmest month (average high 33°C), January the coldest (average low -6°C), and July the wettest (about 159 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January4.1-5.737.8
February8.0-3.488.5
March16.73.679.5
April22.410.2299.2
May27.716.0339.9
June32.921.65110.1
July32.423.91599.1
August30.422.41568.8
September27.417.6478.8
October19.69.5537.3
November12.62.1137.5
December5.1-4.757.8

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  1. Documented history · 1986

    Xinji was formerly named Shulu County (Chinese: 束鹿县; pinyin: Shùlù Xiàn), and became a county-level city in 1986.

  2. Transition to county-level city · 1986

    Xinji was formerly named Shulu County and officially became a county-level city in 1986.

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  • Gao Ning

    Chinese‑born Singaporean table tennis player, born 11 October 1982, listed as a notable person from Xinji.

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  • Liu Yunduo

    Secretary General of the Xinji Leather Industrial Association, quoted in a 2002 Leather International article about Xinji’s garment‑leather industry.

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01 · Economy

Work and the economy in Xinji

Where is Xinji located geographically?

Xinji is situated in North China as a county-level city of Hebei Province. It functions as the easternmost county-level division under the administration of Shijiazhuang, which is the provincial capital.

How does geography influence the economy of Xinji?

Covering a total area of 951 square kilometers at approximately 38 degrees north latitude and 115 degrees east longitude, the territory encompasses eight towns and seven townships. Within this geographic expanse, the main economic activity centers on the leather industry.

What geographic factors affect environmental conditions in Xinji?

Positioned within North China, the local geography experiences serious air pollution concerns. This issue becomes particularly pronounced during the winter heating period, when concentrations of PM2.5 exceed national standard limits.

For further geographical details, consult the Xinji entry on Wikipedia or the GeoNames record for Xinji.

02 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Xinji

Xinji is a county-level city located in Hebei Province, North China, administered under the prefecture-level city of Shijiazhuang. It serves as the easternmost county-level division of Shijiazhuang.

Where is Xinji located geographically?

Xinji spans an area of 951 square kilometers, positioned at approximately 38° N latitude and 115° E longitude. Its precise coordinates include a latitude of 37.92595 and a longitude of 115.21907. The city comprises eight towns and seven townships within its jurisdiction.

What are the durable geographical safety and practical considerations?

Static safety writing cannot account for changing local conditions, and durable orientation requires verifying official updates. Readers should consult the official website of the Xinji government archived at Xinji or refer to resources such as GeoNames record for Xinji for foundational geographic data. Local evidence regarding specific safety risks or real-time conditions remains unavailable within permanent reference materials, necessitating reliance on primary local administrative sources for current practical advisories.

03 · History

How Xinji took shape

Xinji is a county‑level city in Hebei Province, China. It is governed by the prefecture‑level city of Shijiazhuang, the provincial capital.

What was Xinji called before it became a city?

Historically the area was known as Shulu County (束鹿县). In 1986 the former county was elevated to a county‑level city and received its present name, Xinji (辛集).

How does Xinji’s geographic setting shape its role in the region?

Located at roughly 38° N latitude and 115° E longitude, Xinji lies in North China and is the easternmost county‑level division of Shijiazhuang. Its position within the Hebei plain supports a leather‑processing industry that dominates the local economy. The city covers an area of about 951 km² and recorded a population of 594,628 in the 2020 census.

What are the current administrative divisions of Xinji?

The city is organized into eight towns and seven townships.

  • Town of Xinji (辛集镇)
  • Zhangguzhuang (张古庄镇)
  • Weibo (位伯镇)
  • Jiucheng (旧城镇)
  • Xinleitou (新垒头镇)
  • Xincheng (新城镇)
  • Nanzhiqiong (南智邱镇)
  • Wangkou (王口镇)
  • Xiaoxinzhuang Township (小辛庄乡)
  • Zhonglixiang Township (中里厢乡)
  • Tiangongying Township (天宫营乡)
  • Qianying Township (前营乡)
  • Hemujing Township (和睦井乡)
  • Tianjiazhuang Township (田家庄乡)
  • Mazhuang Township (马庄乡)

For more details, see the Xinji Wikipedia entry.

04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Xinji

Xinji is a county-level city situated in Hebei Province, North China, under the administration of the prefecture-level city of Shijiazhuang. It functions as the easternmost county-level division of Shijiazhuang and encompasses an area of 951 square kilometres.

How does geography shape Xinji?

Positioned at about 38 degrees north latitude and 115 degrees east longitude, this North China location spans eight towns and seven townships. The territory maintains a population recorded at 594,628 in the year 2020, with geographic coordinates positioning the area within Hebei Province.

To learn more about the region, consult the Wikipedia entry or review the GeoNames record for Xinji.

05 · Districts

Districts and local character in Xinji

Where is Xinji located geographically?

Xinji is a county-level city situated in Hebei Province, North China, functioning as the easternmost county-level division of the prefecture-level city of Shijiazhuang. Geographically positioned at approximately 38 degrees north latitude and 115 degrees east longitude, the city spans an area of 951 square kilometers.

How are the neighborhoods and divisions structured?

The jurisdiction of Xinji is divided into a total of eight towns and seven townships. The designated towns include Xinji, Zhangguzhuang, Weibo, Jiucheng, Xinleitou, Xincheng, Nanzhiqiong, and Wangkou. Additionally, the administrative footprint incorporates seven townships: Xiaoxinzhuang Township, Zhonglixiang Township, Tiangongying Township, Qianying Township, Hemujing Township, Tianjiazhuang Township, and Mazhuang Township.

06 · Overview

Xinji, in brief

Xinji is a county‑level city in Hebei Province, China. It is administered by the prefecture‑level city of Shijiazhuang.

Where is Xinji located within Hebei Province?

Xinji lies at the easternmost edge of the Shijiazhuang prefecture, making it the most easterly county‑level division under the provincial capital’s jurisdiction. The city falls in the Asia/Shanghai time zone and uses the postal code 052360 with telephone area code +86 311.

What are the geographic coordinates and size of Xinji?

The city’s position is approximately 38° N latitude and 115° E longitude, recorded more precisely as 37.92595 N, 115.21907 E. Xinji covers an area of about 951 km². According to the 2020 census, the population was 594,628.

How is the city administratively organised?

Xinji’s jurisdiction comprises eight towns and seven townships.

  • Town: Xinji (辛集镇)
  • Town: Zhangguzhuang (张古庄镇)
  • Town: Weibo (位伯镇)
  • Town: Jiucheng (旧城镇)
  • Town: Xinleitou (新垒头镇)
  • Town: Xincheng (新城镇)
  • Town: Nanzhiqiong (南智邱镇)
  • Town: Wangkou (王口镇)
  • Township: Xiaoxinzhuang (小辛庄乡)
  • Township: Zhonglixiang (中里厢乡)
  • Township: Tiangongying (天宫营乡)
  • Township: Qianying (前营乡)
  • Township: Hemujing (和睦井乡)
  • Township: Tianjiazhuang (田家庄乡)
  • Township: Mazhuang (马庄乡)

What are the main economic activities and environmental concerns?

The leather sector is identified as Xinji’s principal industry. Air quality is a notable concern, especially during the winter heating period, when concentrations of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) exceed national standards.

What languages are spoken and what currency is used?

Officially recognised languages include Mandarin Chinese (zh‑CN) as well as regional varieties such as Cantonese (yue), Wu (wuu), Daur (dta), Uyghur (ug) and Zhuang (za). The local currency is the Chinese yuan (CNY).

For further information, see the Wikipedia entry on Xinji.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Xinji

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01 · Q&A

Where is Xinji located and what are its coordinates?

Xinji is situated in China at geographic coordinates 37.9260, 115.2191, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Xinji?

Xinji has a recorded population of approximately 145,911 and observes the Asia/Shanghai time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Xinji?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Xinji include ZH-CN, YUE, WUU, DTA, UG, ZA, with CNY used for local transactions.

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