Jinchang Population 2026

Jinchang has a population of 228,561, making it the #404 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Gansu. It is about 109× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

BeijingJinchang
Location of Jinchang (capital Beijing shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
228,561
Rank in China
#404
Coordinates
38.50°N, 102.19°E
~1,553 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
1,232 km
765 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Gansu

CityPopulationRank in China
Lanzhou3,000,000#45
Qingyang2,125,400#63
Tianshui1,212,791#143
Wuwei1,010,295#171
Zhangye507,433#286
Pingliang504,848#289
Jiuquan428,346#315
Dingxi420,614#316

Cities near Jinchang

FAQ

What is the population of Jinchang?
Jinchang has a population of 228,561 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #404 biggest city in China.
What region is Jinchang in?
Jinchang is located in Gansu, China.
Is Jinchang the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,232 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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