Yueyang Population 2026
Yueyang has a population of 991,465, making it the #178 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Hunan. Roughly 0.1% of China's population lives here. It is about 25× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
991,465
Rank in China
#178
Coordinates
29.37°N, 113.09°E
~43 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
1,209 km
751 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Hunan
Cities near Yueyang
FAQ
What is the population of Yueyang?
Yueyang has a population of 991,465 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #178 biggest city in China.
What region is Yueyang in?
Yueyang is located in Hunan, China.
Is Yueyang the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,209 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.