Putian Population 2026
Putian has a population of 1,539,389, making it the #100 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Fujian. Roughly 0.1% of China's population lives here. It is about 16× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,539,389
Rank in China
#100
Coordinates
25.44°N, 119.01°E
~23 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
1,627 km
1,010 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Fujian
Cities near Putian
FAQ
What is the population of Putian?
Putian has a population of 1,539,389 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #100 biggest city in China.
What region is Putian in?
Putian is located in Fujian, China.
Is Putian the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,627 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.