Xinzhi Population 2026

Xinzhi has a population of 72,303, making it the #905 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Shanxi. It is about 344× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

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Location of Xinzhi (capital Beijing shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
72,303
Rank in China
#905
Coordinates
36.50°N, 111.70°E
~519 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
558 km
347 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Shanxi

CityPopulationRank in China
Taiyuan4,303,673#27
Lüliang3,346,500#39
Datong1,850,000#76
Jinzhong1,226,617#141
Changzhi1,214,940#142
Linfen959,198#185
Yangquan731,228#225
Changzhi699,514#227

Cities near Xinzhi

  • Linfen959,198 people · ~49 km away
  • Jiexiu77,178 people · ~61 km away
  • Gutao42,000 people · ~89 km away
  • Lüliang3,346,500 people · ~124 km away
  • Changzhi1,214,940 people · ~130 km away
  • Changzhi699,514 people · ~143 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Xinzhi?
Xinzhi has a population of 72,303 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #905 biggest city in China.
What region is Xinzhi in?
Xinzhi is located in Shanxi, China.
Is Xinzhi the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 558 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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