Poyang Population 2026
Poyang has a population of 70,787, making it the #921 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Jiangxi. It is about 351× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
70,787
Rank in China
#921
Coordinates
28.99°N, 116.67°E
~23 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
1,214 km
754 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Jiangxi
Cities near Poyang
- Jingdezhen473,561 people · ~62 km away
- Jinjiang49,245 people · ~70 km away
- Jinfeng127,076 people · ~84 km away
- Nanchang2,357,839 people · ~86 km away
- Gongqingcheng47,284 people · ~88 km away
- Dengbu63,814 people · ~88 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Poyang?
Poyang has a population of 70,787 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #921 biggest city in China.
What region is Poyang in?
Poyang is located in Jiangxi, China.
Is Poyang the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,214 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.