Zaoyang (simplified Chinese: 枣阳; traditional Chinese: 棗陽; pinyin: Zǎoyáng) is a city in the north of Hubei province, People's Republic of China, bordering Henan province to the north.

At the 2020 census its population was 888,794 inhabitants even though its built-up (metropolitan) area is much smaller.

[4] Remains dating back to the Warring States period (771 - 221 BCE) have been found near the city.

Monthly daily averages range from 2.7 °C (36.9 °F) in January to 27.6 °C (81.7 °F) in July, with an annual mean temperature of 15.9 °C (60.6 °F).

Three subdistricts:[1][9][10] Twelve towns: Other areas: Zaoyang is served by the Hankou–Danjiangkou Railway.