Shuozhou (Chinese: 朔州; pinyin: Shuòzhōu) is a prefecture-level city in the north of Shanxi province, People's Republic of China, situated along the upper reaches of the Fen River. In 2010, its population was approximately 1.71 million, and the city has an area of approximately 5,737 km2 (2,215 sq mi). Administratively, Shuozhou is a prefecture-level city, with its seat in Shuocheng District. The Dayun Expressway (Datong—Yuncheng) passes through it, and it has 5 specialized train lines.