Loudi Population 2026
Loudi has a population of 497,171, making it the #292 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Hunan. It is about 50× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
497,171
Rank in China
#292
Coordinates
27.73°N, 111.99°E
~135 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
1,413 km
877 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Hunan
Cities near Loudi
- Gantang90,000 people · ~33 km away
- Yongfeng70,783 people · ~36 km away
- Xiangxiang87,592 people · ~53 km away
- Shaoshan118,000 people · ~55 km away
- Lengshuijiang115,399 people · ~56 km away
- Shangmei75,233 people · ~69 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Loudi?
Loudi has a population of 497,171 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #292 biggest city in China.
What region is Loudi in?
Loudi is located in Hunan, China.
Is Loudi the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,413 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.