Lijiang Population 2026

Lijiang has a population of 211,151, making it the #418 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Yunnan. It is about 118× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

211,151

Rank in China

#418

Coordinates

26.87°N, 100.22°E

~2,397 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai

Distance to capital (Beijing)

2,081 km

1,292 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 Lijiang

Sanchuan56,345 people · ~45 km away
Yongbei60,099 people · ~61 km away
Daxing52,568 people · ~77 km away
Jinding53,667 people · ~91 km away
Zhongxin51,866 people · ~108 km away
Yingpan37,406 people · ~116 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Lijiang?

Lijiang has a population of 211,151 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #418 biggest city in China.

What region is Lijiang in?

Lijiang is located in Yunnan, China.

Is Lijiang the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 2,081 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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