Chengde Population 2026
Chengde has a population of 449,325, making it the #309 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Hebei. It is about 55× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
449,325
Rank in China
#309
Coordinates
40.95°N, 117.96°E
~318 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
176 km
109 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 Chengde
- Lingyuan91,418 people · ~125 km away
- Fengrun65,150 people · ~126 km away
- Sanhe965,075 people · ~132 km away
- Zhaogezhuang86,555 people · ~137 km away
- Tangjiazhuang79,489 people · ~141 km away
- Shunyi117,623 people · ~144 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Chengde?
Chengde has a population of 449,325 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #309 biggest city in China.
What region is Chengde in?
Chengde is located in Hebei, China.
Is Chengde the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 176 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.