Zhangzhou Population 2026

Zhangzhou has a population of 589,831, making it the #259 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Fujian. It is about 42× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

589,831

Rank in China

#259

Coordinates

24.51°N, 117.66°E

~14 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai

Distance to capital (Beijing)

1,716 km

1,066 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Fujian

City	Population	Rank in China
Xiamen	4,617,251	#23
Fuzhou	3,740,000	#34
Putian	1,539,389	#100
Quanzhou	1,469,157	#104
Jinjiang	1,416,151	#114
Longyan	1,025,087	#168
Sanming	602,166	#254
Nanping	467,875	#301

Cities near Zhangzhou

Shima68,375 people · ~18 km away
Xiamen4,617,251 people · ~43 km away
Longyan1,025,087 people · ~90 km away
Ximeicun94,326 people · ~91 km away
Jinjiang1,416,151 people · ~99 km away
Quanzhou1,469,157 people · ~104 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Zhangzhou?

Zhangzhou has a population of 589,831 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #259 biggest city in China.

What region is Zhangzhou in?

Zhangzhou is located in Fujian, China.

Is Zhangzhou the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,716 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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