Ji’an Population 2026
Ji’an has a population of 538,699, making it the #271 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Jiangxi. It is about 46× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
538,699
Rank in China
#271
Coordinates
27.12°N, 114.98°E
~72 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
1,428 km
887 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Jiangxi
Cities near Ji’an
FAQ
What is the population of Ji’an?
Ji’an has a population of 538,699 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #271 biggest city in China.
What region is Ji’an in?
Ji’an is located in Jiangxi, China.
Is Ji’an the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,428 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.