Shangri-La Population 2026
Shangri-La has a population of 186,400, making it the #454 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Yunnan. It is about 133× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
186,400
Rank in China
#454
Coordinates
27.83°N, 99.71°E
~3,283 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
2,038 km
1,266 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Yunnan
Cities near Shangri-La
FAQ
What is the population of Shangri-La?
Shangri-La has a population of 186,400 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #454 biggest city in China.
What region is Shangri-La in?
Shangri-La is located in Yunnan, China.
Is Shangri-La the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 2,038 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.