Longyan Population 2026
Longyan has a population of 1,025,087, making it the #168 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Fujian. Roughly 0.1% of China's population lives here. It is about 24× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,025,087
Rank in China
#168
Coordinates
25.07°N, 117.02°E
~318 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
1,650 km
1,025 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Fujian
Cities near Longyan
FAQ
What is the population of Longyan?
Longyan has a population of 1,025,087 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #168 biggest city in China.
What region is Longyan in?
Longyan is located in Fujian, China.
Is Longyan the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,650 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.