Shangrao Population 2026
Shangrao has a population of 1,116,486, making it the #154 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Jiangxi. Roughly 0.1% of China's population lives here. It is about 22× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,116,486
Rank in China
#154
Coordinates
28.45°N, 117.94°E
~84 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
1,282 km
796 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Jiangxi
Cities near Shangrao
FAQ
What is the population of Shangrao?
Shangrao has a population of 1,116,486 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #154 biggest city in China.
What region is Shangrao in?
Shangrao is located in Jiangxi, China.
Is Shangrao the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,282 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.