Kaitong Population 2026

Kaitong has a population of 62,537, making it the #1055 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Jilin. It is about 398× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

62,537

Rank in China

#1055

Coordinates

44.81°N, 123.08°E

~149 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai

Distance to capital (Beijing)

773 km

480 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 Kaitong

Taonan112,819 people · ~63 km away
Baicheng316,970 people · ~92 km away
Changling55,841 people · ~93 km away
Zhenlai67,760 people · ~116 km away
Dalai93,297 people · ~123 km away
Songyuan113,611 people · ~142 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kaitong?

Kaitong has a population of 62,537 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1055 biggest city in China.

What region is Kaitong in?

Kaitong is located in Jilin, China.

Is Kaitong the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 773 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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