Xinzhou Population 2026

Xinzhou has a population of 544,683, making it the #269 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Shanxi. It is about 46× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

544,683

Rank in China

#269

Coordinates

38.41°N, 112.73°E

~794 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai

Distance to capital (Beijing)

357 km

222 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Shanxi

City	Population	Rank in China
Taiyuan	4,303,673	#27
Lüliang	3,346,500	#39
Datong	1,850,000	#76
Jinzhong	1,226,617	#141
Changzhi	1,214,940	#142
Linfen	959,198	#185
Yangquan	731,228	#225
Changzhi	699,514	#227

Cities near Xinzhou

Yuanping82,883 people · ~34 km away
Taiyuan4,303,673 people · ~62 km away
Jinzhong1,226,617 people · ~81 km away
Yangquan731,228 people · ~95 km away
Shuozhou433,700 people · ~104 km away
Gutao42,000 people · ~143 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Xinzhou?

Xinzhou has a population of 544,683 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #269 biggest city in China.

What region is Xinzhou in?

Xinzhou is located in Shanxi, China.

Is Xinzhou the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 357 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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