Province of Shanxi, China
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) |
This page was last updated on July 24, 2015.