Xinyu Population 2026
Xinyu has a population of 839,488, making it the #205 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Jiangxi. Roughly 0.1% of China's population lives here. It is about 30× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
839,488
Rank in China
#205
Coordinates
27.80°N, 114.93°E
~68 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
1,353 km
840 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Jiangxi
Cities near Xinyu
FAQ
What is the population of Xinyu?
Xinyu has a population of 839,488 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #205 biggest city in China.
What region is Xinyu in?
Xinyu is located in Jiangxi, China.
Is Xinyu the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,353 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.