Xishan Population 2026

Xishan has a population of 98,162, making it the #680 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Hunan. It is about 253× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

98,162

Rank in China

#680

Coordinates

27.67°N, 113.50°E

~69 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai

Distance to capital (Beijing)

1,387 km

861 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 Xishan

Pingxiang893,550 people · ~35 km away
Zhuzhou1,129,687 people · ~39 km away
Guankou1,380,000 people · ~56 km away
Xiangtan959,303 people · ~62 km away
Changsha3,093,980 people · ~79 km away
Leifeng28,014 people · ~87 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Xishan?

Xishan has a population of 98,162 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #680 biggest city in China.

What region is Xishan in?

Xishan is located in Hunan, China.

Is Xishan the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,387 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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