Yancheng Population 2026
Yancheng has a population of 1,615,717, making it the #90 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Jiangsu. Roughly 0.1% of China's population lives here. It is about 15× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,615,717
Rank in China
#90
Coordinates
33.36°N, 120.16°E
~3 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
802 km
498 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Jiangsu
Cities near Yancheng
FAQ
What is the population of Yancheng?
Yancheng has a population of 1,615,717 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #90 biggest city in China.
What region is Yancheng in?
Yancheng is located in Jiangsu, China.
Is Yancheng the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 802 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.