Linjiang Population 2026

Linjiang has a population of 69,149, making it the #940 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Jilin. It is about 360× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

69,149

Rank in China

#940

Coordinates

41.81°N, 126.91°E

~339 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai

Distance to capital (Beijing)

908 km

564 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 Linjiang

Hepingjie65,298 people · ~28 km away
Sanchazi66,576 people · ~40 km away
Baishan183,880 people · ~43 km away
Songjianghe67,672 people · ~63 km away
Tonghua510,000 people · ~82 km away
Huinan66,315 people · ~105 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Linjiang?

Linjiang has a population of 69,149 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #940 biggest city in China.

What region is Linjiang in?

Linjiang is located in Jilin, China.

Is Linjiang the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 908 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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