Cangzhou Population 2026
Cangzhou has a population of 527,681, making it the #277 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Hebei. It is about 47× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
527,681
Rank in China
#277
Coordinates
38.31°N, 116.85°E
~15 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
182 km
113 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Hebei
| City | Population | Rank in China |
|---|---|---|
| Shijiazhuang | 3,938,513 | #29 |
| Tangshan | 3,372,102 | #38 |
| Baoding | 2,739,887 | #49 |
| Handan | 1,358,318 | #121 |
| Sanhe | 965,075 | #183 |
| Langfang | 868,066 | #200 |
| Xingtai | 798,770 | #211 |
| Qinhuangdao | 759,718 | #219 |
Cities near Cangzhou
- Botou63,045 people · ~36 km away
- Renqiu98,569 people · ~79 km away
- Xianshuigu74,028 people · ~88 km away
- Yangliuqing76,387 people · ~93 km away
- Tianjin11,090,314 people · ~97 km away
- Tanggu535,298 people · ~105 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cangzhou?
Cangzhou has a population of 527,681 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #277 biggest city in China.
What region is Cangzhou in?
Cangzhou is located in Hebei, China.
Is Cangzhou the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 182 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.