Helong Population 2026

Helong has a population of 85,756, making it the #773 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Jilin. It is about 290× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

85,756

Rank in China

#773

Coordinates

42.54°N, 129.00°E

~447 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai

Distance to capital (Beijing)

1,093 km

679 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Jilin

City	Population	Rank in China
Changchun	4,714,996	#22
Jilin	1,895,865	#72
Siping	555,609	#262
Tonghua	510,000	#283
Longshan	465,249	#302
Yanji	326,957	#348
Baicheng	316,970	#352
Baishan	183,880	#459

Cities near Helong

Longjing117,185 people · ~43 km away
Yanji326,957 people · ~57 km away
Wangqing88,732 people · ~106 km away
Dunhua148,844 people · ~111 km away
Songjianghe67,672 people · ~131 km away
Hepingjie65,298 people · ~179 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Helong?

Helong has a population of 85,756 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #773 biggest city in China.

What region is Helong in?

Helong is located in Jilin, China.

Is Helong the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,093 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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