Yongzhou Population 2026
Yongzhou has a population of 1,020,715, making it the #169 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Hunan. Roughly 0.1% of China's population lives here. It is about 24× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,020,715
Rank in China
#169
Coordinates
26.42°N, 111.61°E
~101 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
1,563 km
971 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Hunan
Cities near Yongzhou
FAQ
What is the population of Yongzhou?
Yongzhou has a population of 1,020,715 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #169 biggest city in China.
What region is Yongzhou in?
Yongzhou is located in Hunan, China.
Is Yongzhou the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,563 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.