Chizhou Population 2026

Chizhou has a population of 615,274, making it the #251 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Anhui. It is about 40× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

615,274

Rank in China

#251

Coordinates

30.66°N, 117.48°E

~21 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai

Distance to capital (Beijing)

1,033 km

641 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Anhui

City	Population	Rank in China
Hefei	5,050,000	#20
Fuyang	1,768,947	#80
Huainan	1,666,826	#87
Suzhou	1,647,642	#88
Lu’an	1,644,344	#89
Wuhu	1,598,165	#93
Bozhou	1,409,436	#115
Huaibei	1,113,321	#155

Cities near Chizhou

Tongling402,062 people · ~43 km away
Anqing804,493 people · ~44 km away
Lucheng89,119 people · ~66 km away
Qishan55,500 people · ~94 km away
Chaohu138,463 people · ~111 km away
Haiyang48,928 people · ~118 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Chizhou?

Chizhou has a population of 615,274 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #251 biggest city in China.

What region is Chizhou in?

Chizhou is located in Anhui, China.

Is Chizhou the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,033 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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