Wenheng Population 2026

Wenheng has a population of 20,542, making it the #1855 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Fujian. It is about 1211× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

20,542

Rank in China

#1855

Coordinates

25.67°N, 116.75°E

~383 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai

Distance to capital (Beijing)

1,584 km

984 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Fujian

City	Population	Rank in China
Xiamen	4,617,251	#23
Fuzhou	3,740,000	#34
Putian	1,539,389	#100
Quanzhou	1,469,157	#104
Jinjiang	1,416,151	#114
Longyan	1,025,087	#168
Sanming	602,166	#254
Zhangzhou	589,831	#259

Cities near Wenheng

Liancheng60,504 people · ~6 km away
Longyan1,025,087 people · ~71 km away
Sanming602,166 people · ~108 km away
Zhangzhou589,831 people · ~157 km away
Meizhou992,351 people · ~166 km away
Shima68,375 people · ~173 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Wenheng?

Wenheng has a population of 20,542 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1855 biggest city in China.

What region is Wenheng in?

Wenheng is located in Fujian, China.

Is Wenheng the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,584 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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