Yushu Population 2026

Yushu has a population of 124,736, making it the #566 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Jilin. It is about 199× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

124,736

Rank in China

#566

Coordinates

44.83°N, 126.54°E

~196 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai

Distance to capital (Beijing)

996 km

619 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Jilin

City	Population	Rank in China
Changchun	4,714,996	#22
Jilin	1,895,865	#72
Siping	555,609	#262
Tonghua	510,000	#283
Longshan	465,249	#302
Yanji	326,957	#348
Baicheng	316,970	#352
Baishan	183,880	#459

Cities near Yushu

Jishu103,988 people · ~60 km away
Shuangcheng130,710 people · ~64 km away
Dehui108,818 people · ~74 km away
Acheng144,665 people · ~86 km away
Jiutai175,115 people · ~94 km away
Harbin5,242,897 people · ~103 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Yushu?

Yushu has a population of 124,736 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #566 biggest city in China.

What region is Yushu in?

Yushu is located in Jilin, China.

Is Yushu the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 996 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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