Province of Shanxi, China

Location of province of Shanxi on a map

Shanxi is a province found in the nation of China. Home to 35,712,111 people, it is the 18th largest division in China in terms of population.

Shanxi gained its current status as a province in the year 1949. The government of Shanxi is lead by Li Xiaopeng and is based in the province capital of Taiyuan (Population: 3,426,519).

The most populous cities in Shanxi are: Taiyuan (Population: 3,426,519), Datong (Population: 1,052,678), Changzhi (Population: 699,514), Yangquan (Population: 413,394), Jincheng (Population: 332,650).

Shanxi Province - Quick Facts

Country China
Region Type Province
ISO Code CN_14
Time Zone HKT
Year of Establishment 1949
Capital Taiyuan (Population: 3,426,519)
Head of Government Li Xiaopeng
Total Population 35,712,111
Total Area 149,708 sq km (57,803 sq miles)
Population Density 238.5 sq km (617.8 sq miles)