Yanji Population 2026
Yanji has a population of 326,957, making it the #348 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Jilin. It is about 76× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
326,957
Rank in China
#348
Coordinates
42.89°N, 129.50°E
~183 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
1,141 km
709 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Jilin
Cities near Yanji
- Longjing117,185 people · ~15 km away
- Wangqing88,732 people · ~52 km away
- Helong85,756 people · ~57 km away
- Dunhua148,844 people · ~116 km away
- Songjianghe67,672 people · ~183 km away
- Mudanjiang665,915 people · ~185 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Yanji?
Yanji has a population of 326,957 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #348 biggest city in China.
What region is Yanji in?
Yanji is located in Jilin, China.
Is Yanji the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,141 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.