Jining Population 2026
Jining has a population of 258,757, making it the #385 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Inner Mongolia. It is about 96× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
258,757
Rank in China
#385
Coordinates
41.03°N, 113.11°E
~1,409 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
305 km
189 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Inner Mongolia
Cities near Jining
- Ulanqab550,231 people · ~4 km away
- Beichengqu72,444 people · ~66 km away
- Datong1,850,000 people · ~105 km away
- Hohhot2,350,000 people · ~124 km away
- Zhangjiakou692,602 people · ~151 km away
- Xuanhua373,422 people · ~171 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Jining?
Jining has a population of 258,757 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #385 biggest city in China.
What region is Jining in?
Jining is located in Inner Mongolia, China.
Is Jining the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 305 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.