Taonan Population 2026

Taonan has a population of 112,819, making it the #611 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Jilin. It is about 220× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

112,819

Rank in China

#611

Coordinates

45.33°N, 122.78°E

~148 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai

Distance to capital (Beijing)

798 km

496 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 Taonan

Baicheng316,970 people · ~32 km away
Kaitong62,537 people · ~63 km away
Zhenlai67,760 people · ~66 km away
Ulanhot165,846 people · ~100 km away
Dalai93,297 people · ~120 km away
Changling55,841 people · ~151 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Taonan?

Taonan has a population of 112,819 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #611 biggest city in China.

What region is Taonan in?

Taonan is located in Jilin, China.

Is Taonan the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 798 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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