Hengyang Population 2026
Hengyang has a population of 1,075,516, making it the #160 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Hunan. Roughly 0.1% of China's population lives here. It is about 23× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,075,516
Rank in China
#160
Coordinates
26.89°N, 112.62°E
~66 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
1,489 km
925 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Hunan
Cities near Hengyang
FAQ
What is the population of Hengyang?
Hengyang has a population of 1,075,516 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #160 biggest city in China.
What region is Hengyang in?
Hengyang is located in Hunan, China.
Is Hengyang the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,489 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.