Chifeng Population 2026
Chifeng has a population of 346,654, making it the #340 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Inner Mongolia. It is about 72× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
346,654
Rank in China
#340
Coordinates
42.27°N, 118.96°E
~570 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
339 km
211 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Inner Mongolia
Cities near Chifeng
- Mujiayingzi60,627 people · ~22 km away
- Pingzhuang67,273 people · ~37 km away
- Yebaishou65,536 people · ~112 km away
- Lingyuan91,418 people · ~120 km away
- Chaoyang410,005 people · ~146 km away
- Beipiao190,315 people · ~159 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Chifeng?
Chifeng has a population of 346,654 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #340 biggest city in China.
What region is Chifeng in?
Chifeng is located in Inner Mongolia, China.
Is Chifeng the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 339 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.