Chaoyang Population 2026

Chaoyang has a population of 75,347, making it the #870 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Jilin. It is about 330× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

75,347

Rank in China

#870

Coordinates

42.66°N, 126.03°E

~297 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai

Distance to capital (Beijing)

860 km

534 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Jilin

City	Population	Rank in China
Changchun	4,714,996	#22
Jilin	1,895,865	#72
Siping	555,609	#262
Tonghua	510,000	#283
Longshan	465,249	#302
Yanji	326,957	#348
Baicheng	316,970	#352
Baishan	183,880	#459

Cities near Chaoyang

Huinan66,315 people · ~20 km away
Panshi80,200 people · ~31 km away
Meihekou99,419 people · ~32 km away
Dongfeng67,820 people · ~41 km away
Liuhe66,975 people · ~48 km away
Huadian139,047 people · ~68 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Chaoyang?

Chaoyang has a population of 75,347 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #870 biggest city in China.

What region is Chaoyang in?

Chaoyang is located in Jilin, China.

Is Chaoyang the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 860 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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