Baicheng Population 2026

Baicheng has a population of 316,970, making it the #352 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Jilin. It is about 78× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

Location of Baicheng (capital Beijing shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

316,970

Rank in China

#352

Coordinates

45.62°N, 122.83°E

~150 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai

Distance to capital (Beijing)

824 km

512 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Jilin

City	Population	Rank in China
Changchun	4,714,996	#22
Jilin	1,895,865	#72
Siping	555,609	#262
Tonghua	510,000	#283
Longshan	465,249	#302
Yanji	326,957	#348
Baishan	183,880	#459
Jiutai	175,115	#467

Cities near Baicheng

Taonan112,819 people · ~32 km away
Zhenlai67,760 people · ~38 km away
Ulanhot165,846 people · ~78 km away
Kaitong62,537 people · ~92 km away
Dalai93,297 people · ~115 km away
Fuyu138,704 people · ~162 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Baicheng?

Baicheng has a population of 316,970 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #352 biggest city in China.

What region is Baicheng in?

Baicheng is located in Jilin, China.

Is Baicheng the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 824 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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