Jiayuguan Population 2026
Jiayuguan has a population of 231,853, making it the #402 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Gansu. It is about 107× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
231,853
Rank in China
#402
Coordinates
39.81°N, 98.29°E
~1,635 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
1,543 km
958 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Gansu
Cities near Jiayuguan
- Jiuquan428,346 people · ~21 km away
- Laojunmiao84,769 people · ~47 km away
- Yùmén15,612 people · ~118 km away
- Zhangye507,433 people · ~210 km away
- Qilian25,603 people · ~248 km away
- Ehen Hudag16,798 people · ~298 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Jiayuguan?
Jiayuguan has a population of 231,853 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #402 biggest city in China.
What region is Jiayuguan in?
Jiayuguan is located in Gansu, China.
Is Jiayuguan the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,543 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.