Banan Population 2026
Banan has a population of 508,703, making it the #285 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Chongqing. It is about 49× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
508,703
Rank in China
#285
Coordinates
29.38°N, 106.54°E
~216 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
1,476 km
917 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Chongqing
Cities near Banan
FAQ
What is the population of Banan?
Banan has a population of 508,703 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #285 biggest city in China.
What region is Banan in?
Banan is located in Chongqing, China.
Is Banan the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,476 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.