Chaoyang Population 2026

Chaoyang has a population of 410,005, making it the #319 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Liaoning. It is about 61× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

410,005

Rank in China

#319

Coordinates

41.57°N, 120.46°E

~162 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai

Distance to capital (Beijing)

389 km

242 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
Benxi	987,717	#180
Huludao	944,495	#187
Fuxin	689,050	#229

Cities near Chaoyang

Beipiao190,315 people · ~36 km away
Nanpiao157,044 people · ~58 km away
Yebaishou65,536 people · ~71 km away
Jinzhou604,269 people · ~77 km away
Linghai56,176 people · ~88 km away
Lingyuan91,418 people · ~96 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Chaoyang?

Chaoyang has a population of 410,005 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #319 biggest city in China.

What region is Chaoyang in?

Chaoyang is located in Liaoning, China.

Is Chaoyang the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 389 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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