WEBFeb 5, 2024 · Taiyuan Facts. Chinese Name: 太原 (tài yuán) Population: 4,461,900. Area: 6,909 square kilometers (2668 square miles) Location: in the central area of Shanxi Province, north China. Administrative Division: 6 districts (Xiaodian, Yingze, Xinghualing, Jiancaoping, Wanbailin, Jinyuan); 3 counties (Qingxu, Yangqu, Loufan); 1 county-level city ...