Jishu Population 2026

Jishu has a population of 103,988, making it the #652 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Jilin. It is about 239× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

103,988

Rank in China

#652

Coordinates

44.32°N, 126.80°E

~250 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai

Distance to capital (Beijing)

987 km

613 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Jilin

City	Population	Rank in China
Changchun	4,714,996	#22
Jilin	1,895,865	#72
Siping	555,609	#262
Tonghua	510,000	#283
Longshan	465,249	#302
Yanji	326,957	#348
Baicheng	316,970	#352
Baishan	183,880	#459

Cities near Jishu

Jilin1,895,865 people · ~56 km away
Yushu124,736 people · ~60 km away
Jiaohe123,018 people · ~79 km away
Jiutai175,115 people · ~79 km away
Dehui108,818 people · ~91 km away
Shuangcheng130,710 people · ~124 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Jishu?

Jishu has a population of 103,988 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #652 biggest city in China.

What region is Jishu in?

Jishu is located in Jilin, China.

Is Jishu the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 987 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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