Yongji Population 2026
Yongji has a population of 452,000, making it the #306 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Shanxi. It is about 55× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
452,000
Rank in China
#306
Coordinates
34.87°N, 110.44°E
~359 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
769 km
478 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Shanxi
Cities near Yongji
FAQ
What is the population of Yongji?
Yongji has a population of 452,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #306 biggest city in China.
What region is Yongji in?
Yongji is located in Shanxi, China.
Is Yongji the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 769 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.