Meihekou Population 2026

Meihekou has a population of 99,419, making it the #671 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Jilin. It is about 250× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

99,419

Rank in China

#671

Coordinates

42.53°N, 125.68°E

~319 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai

Distance to capital (Beijing)

829 km

515 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 Meihekou

Dongfeng67,820 people · ~20 km away
Liuhe66,975 people · ~28 km away
Chaoyang75,347 people · ~32 km away
Huinan66,315 people · ~49 km away
Panshi80,200 people · ~55 km away
Longshan465,249 people · ~59 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Meihekou?

Meihekou has a population of 99,419 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #671 biggest city in China.

What region is Meihekou in?

Meihekou is located in Jilin, China.

Is Meihekou the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 829 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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