Chongxing Population 2026
Chongxing has a population of 41,212, making it the #1402 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Ningxia. It is about 604× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
41,212
Rank in China
#1402
Coordinates
38.03°N, 106.30°E
~1,128 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
897 km
557 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ningxia
Cities near Chongxing
FAQ
What is the population of Chongxing?
Chongxing has a population of 41,212 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1402 biggest city in China.
What region is Chongxing in?
Chongxing is located in Ningxia, China.
Is Chongxing the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 897 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.