Ganzhou Population 2026
Ganzhou has a population of 1,977,253, making it the #68 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Jiangxi. Roughly 0.1% of China's population lives here. It is about 13× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,977,253
Rank in China
#68
Coordinates
25.85°N, 114.93°E
~117 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
1,569 km
974 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Jiangxi
Cities near Ganzhou
FAQ
What is the population of Ganzhou?
Ganzhou has a population of 1,977,253 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #68 biggest city in China.
What region is Ganzhou in?
Ganzhou is located in Jiangxi, China.
Is Ganzhou the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,569 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.