Xincheng Population 2026
Xincheng has a population of 20,535, making it the #1857 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Gansu. It is about 1211× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
20,535
Rank in China
#1857
Coordinates
34.67°N, 103.59°E
~2,760 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
1,272 km
790 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Gansu
Cities near Xincheng
- Lintan Chengguanzhen23,035 people · ~21 km away
- Hezuo59,148 people · ~71 km away
- Mali42,260 people · ~102 km away
- Linxia Chengguanzhen274,466 people · ~109 km away
- Labuleng22,970 people · ~113 km away
- Zhouqu Chengguanzhen21,967 people · ~122 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Xincheng?
Xincheng has a population of 20,535 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1857 biggest city in China.
What region is Xincheng in?
Xincheng is located in Gansu, China.
Is Xincheng the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,272 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.