Dali Population 2026

Dali has a population of 235,305, making it the #401 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Yunnan. It is about 106× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

235,305

Rank in China

#401

Coordinates

25.58°N, 100.21°E

~1,977 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai

Distance to capital (Beijing)

2,190 km

1,360 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Yunnan

City	Population	Rank in China
Kunming	3,855,346	#30
Qujing	1,408,500	#116
Baoshan	935,618	#188
Zhaotong	787,845	#212
Mengzi	595,100	#257
Chuxiong	555,081	#263
Jianshui	490,000	#294
Wenshan City	450,000	#308

Cities near Dali

Xiangcheng121,959 people · ~38 km away
Micheng89,144 people · ~39 km away
Jinniu96,883 people · ~44 km away
Yunnanyi93,671 people · ~51 km away
Baoshan935,618 people · ~118 km away
Jinding53,667 people · ~122 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Dali?

Dali has a population of 235,305 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #401 biggest city in China.

What region is Dali in?

Dali is located in Yunnan, China.

Is Dali the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 2,190 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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