Gantang Population 2026
Gantang has a population of 90,000, making it the #732 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Hunan. It is about 276× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
90,000
Rank in China
#732
Coordinates
27.44°N, 111.97°E
~137 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
1,445 km
897 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Hunan
Cities near Gantang
- Yongfeng70,783 people · ~19 km away
- Loudi497,171 people · ~33 km away
- Shaoyang753,194 people · ~55 km away
- Lengshuijiang115,399 people · ~60 km away
- Xiangxiang87,592 people · ~64 km away
- Shangmei75,233 people · ~75 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Gantang?
Gantang has a population of 90,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #732 biggest city in China.
What region is Gantang in?
Gantang is located in Hunan, China.
Is Gantang the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,445 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.