Lushui Population 2026

Lushui has a population of 197,000, making it the #436 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Yunnan. It is about 126× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

197,000

Rank in China

#436

Coordinates

25.82°N, 98.86°E

~819 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai

Distance to capital (Beijing)

2,258 km

1,402 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 Lushui

Liuku63,013 people · ~3 km away
Jietou65,843 people · ~49 km away
Gudong45,528 people · ~65 km away
Yingpan37,406 people · ~76 km away
Baoshan935,618 people · ~84 km away
Jinding53,667 people · ~90 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Lushui?

Lushui has a population of 197,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #436 biggest city in China.

What region is Lushui in?

Lushui is located in Yunnan, China.

Is Lushui the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 2,258 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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