Yaxing Population 2026

Yaxing has a population of 76,427, making it the #861 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Hainan. It is about 325× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

76,427

Rank in China

#861

Coordinates

19.45°N, 109.26°E

~146 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai

Distance to capital (Beijing)

2,375 km

1,475 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Hainan

City	Population	Rank in China
Haikou	2,873,358	#47
Sanya	1,031,396	#166
Wenchang	560,894	#261
Wanning	545,992	#268
Qionghai	528,238	#276
Basuo	444,458	#310
Xiuying	290,000	#361
Nada	256,652	#388

Cities near Yaxing

Dacheng84,620 people · ~15 km away
Xinzhou67,316 people · ~30 km away
Nada256,652 people · ~34 km away
Sandu76,757 people · ~38 km away
Lingao64,874 people · ~68 km away
Basuo444,458 people · ~73 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Yaxing?

Yaxing has a population of 76,427 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #861 biggest city in China.

What region is Yaxing in?

Yaxing is located in Hainan, China.

Is Yaxing the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 2,375 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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