Bengbu Population 2026
Bengbu has a population of 972,784, making it the #182 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Anhui. Roughly 0.1% of China's population lives here. It is about 26× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
972,784
Rank in China
#182
Coordinates
32.94°N, 117.36°E
~31 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
779 km
484 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Anhui
Cities near Bengbu
- Huaiyuan Chengguanzhen65,530 people · ~18 km away
- Datong61,085 people · ~45 km away
- Huainan1,666,826 people · ~49 km away
- Mingguang68,351 people · ~59 km away
- Mengcheng Chengguanzhen69,916 people · ~82 km away
- Suzhou1,647,642 people · ~85 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bengbu?
Bengbu has a population of 972,784 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #182 biggest city in China.
What region is Bengbu in?
Bengbu is located in Anhui, China.
Is Bengbu the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 779 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.