Benxi Population 2026

Benxi has a population of 987,717, making it the #180 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Liaoning. Roughly 0.1% of China's population lives here. It is about 25× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

987,717

Rank in China

#180

Coordinates

41.29°N, 123.77°E

~212 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai

Distance to capital (Beijing)

641 km

398 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Liaoning

City	Population	Rank in China
Shenyang	7,050,000	#16
Dalian	4,913,879	#21
Anshan	1,450,000	#109
Fushun	1,400,646	#118
Panjin	1,166,481	#148
Huludao	944,495	#187
Fuxin	689,050	#229
Liaoyang	687,890	#232

Cities near Benxi

Xiaoshi68,994 people · ~30 km away
Gongchangling70,761 people · ~33 km away
Liaoyang687,890 people · ~49 km away
Sujiatun148,113 people · ~54 km away
Dongling171,454 people · ~61 km away
Shenyang7,050,000 people · ~62 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Benxi?

Benxi has a population of 987,717 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #180 biggest city in China.

What region is Benxi in?

Benxi is located in Liaoning, China.

Is Benxi the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 641 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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