Changling Population 2026
Changling has a population of 55,841, making it the #1197 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Jilin. It is about 445× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
55,841
Rank in China
#1197
Coordinates
44.27°N, 123.98°E
~191 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
791 km
491 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Jilin
Cities near Changling
- Shuangliao93,666 people · ~93 km away
- Kaitong62,537 people · ~93 km away
- Gongzhuling140,909 people · ~109 km away
- Lishu61,584 people · ~111 km away
- Changchun4,714,996 people · ~116 km away
- Songyuan113,611 people · ~117 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Changling?
Changling has a population of 55,841 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1197 biggest city in China.
What region is Changling in?
Changling is located in Jilin, China.
Is Changling the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 791 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.