Handan Population 2026
Handan has a population of 1,358,318, making it the #121 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Hebei. Roughly 0.1% of China's population lives here. It is about 18× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,358,318
Rank in China
#121
Coordinates
36.61°N, 114.49°E
~61 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
403 km
250 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Hebei
| City | Population | Rank in China |
|---|---|---|
| Shijiazhuang | 3,938,513 | #29 |
| Tangshan | 3,372,102 | #38 |
| Baoding | 2,739,887 | #49 |
| Sanhe | 965,075 | #183 |
| Langfang | 868,066 | #200 |
| Xingtai | 798,770 | #211 |
| Qinhuangdao | 759,718 | #219 |
| Zhangjiakou | 692,602 | #228 |
Cities near Handan
FAQ
What is the population of Handan?
Handan has a population of 1,358,318 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #121 biggest city in China.
What region is Handan in?
Handan is located in Hebei, China.
Is Handan the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 403 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.