Wugang Population 2026

Wugang has a population of 132,457, making it the #534 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Hunan. It is about 188× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

132,457

Rank in China

#534

Coordinates

26.73°N, 110.63°E

~319 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai

Distance to capital (Beijing)

1,559 km

968 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Hunan

City	Population	Rank in China
Changsha	3,093,980	#42
Changde	1,457,419	#107
Guankou	1,380,000	#120
Heshan	1,249,807	#136
Zhuzhou	1,129,687	#153
Hengyang	1,075,516	#160
Yongzhou	1,020,715	#169
Yueyang	991,465	#178

Cities near Wugang

Hongjiang59,199 people · ~76 km away
Anjiang55,421 people · ~84 km away
Gantang24,000 people · ~86 km away
Shaoyang753,194 people · ~100 km away
Lengshuitan88,935 people · ~102 km away
Yongzhou1,020,715 people · ~103 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Wugang?

Wugang has a population of 132,457 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #534 biggest city in China.

What region is Wugang in?

Wugang is located in Hunan, China.

Is Wugang the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,559 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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