Putian, Fujian

China

Provincial capital25.4394° N, 119.0103° E

Located in Fujian, China, Putian is a provincial capital. It is home to 1,539,389 people.

Population1,539,389

ProvinceFujian

Coordinates25.4394° N, 119.0103° E

CountryChina

Rank in China#92 of 886,766

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About Putian

The location of Putian corresponds to 25.44° N, 119.01° E, in the Northern Hemisphere. It is within the Fujian area of China.

Among the 886,766 cities of China, Putian holds position #92 with a population of 1,539,389.

Cities in Fujian

Fujian is one of China's administrative regions. Putian is one of its main cities, along with Xiamen, Fuzhou, Quanzhou. Putian has 1,539,389 inhabitants.

Xiamen4,617,251 Fuzhou3,740,000 Quanzhou1,469,157 Jinjiang1,416,151 Longyan1,025,087 Sanming602,166 Zhangzhou589,831 Nanping467,875 Ningde429,260 Fuding192,352

Universities in Putian

Putian is home to 1 universities and higher education institutions.

University	Founded	Type	QS
Putian University	2002	—	—

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Putian?

Putian has a population of 1,539,389. It ranks #92 in China by population.

What province or state is Putian in?

Putian is located in Fujian, China.

Where is Putian located?

Putian is located at coordinates 25.44° N, 119.01° E in Fujian, China.

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