Ankang Population 2026
Ankang has a population of 870,126, making it the #199 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Shaanxi. Roughly 0.1% of China's population lives here. It is about 29× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
870,126
Rank in China
#199
Coordinates
32.68°N, 109.02°E
~273 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
1,040 km
646 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Shaanxi
Cities near Ankang
FAQ
What is the population of Ankang?
Ankang has a population of 870,126 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #199 biggest city in China.
What region is Ankang in?
Ankang is located in Shaanxi, China.
Is Ankang the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,040 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.