Jinniu Population 2026

Jinniu has a population of 96,883, making it the #686 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Yunnan. It is about 257× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

Location of Jinniu (capital Beijing shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

96,883

Rank in China

#686

Coordinates

25.80°N, 100.57°E

~1,444 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai

Distance to capital (Beijing)

2,148 km

1,334 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Yunnan

City	Population	Rank in China
Kunming	3,855,346	#30
Qujing	1,408,500	#116
Baoshan	935,618	#188
Zhaotong	787,845	#212
Mengzi	595,100	#257
Chuxiong	555,081	#263
Jianshui	490,000	#294
Wenshan City	450,000	#308

Cities near Jinniu

Xiangcheng121,959 people · ~37 km away
Yunnanyi93,671 people · ~43 km away
Dali235,305 people · ~44 km away
Micheng89,144 people · ~52 km away
Yongbei60,099 people · ~96 km away
Sanchuan56,345 people · ~106 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Jinniu?

Jinniu has a population of 96,883 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #686 biggest city in China.

What region is Jinniu in?

Jinniu is located in Yunnan, China.

Is Jinniu the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 2,148 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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