Wenchang Population 2026

Wenchang has a population of 560,894, making it the #261 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Hainan. It is about 44× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

560,894

Rank in China

#261

Coordinates

19.55°N, 110.80°E

~17 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai

Distance to capital (Beijing)

2,326 km

1,444 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Hainan

City	Population	Rank in China
Haikou	2,873,358	#47
Sanya	1,031,396	#166
Wanning	545,992	#268
Qionghai	528,238	#276
Basuo	444,458	#310
Xiuying	290,000	#361
Nada	256,652	#388
Wuzhishan	112,269	#616

Cities near Wenchang

Qionghai528,238 people · ~49 km away
Qiongshan87,657 people · ~69 km away
Haikou2,873,358 people · ~72 km away
Xiuying290,000 people · ~73 km away
Jinjiang68,720 people · ~85 km away
Wanning545,992 people · ~95 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Wenchang?

Wenchang has a population of 560,894 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #261 biggest city in China.

What region is Wenchang in?

Wenchang is located in Hainan, China.

Is Wenchang the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 2,326 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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