Bozhou Population 2026

Bozhou has a population of 1,409,436, making it the #115 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Anhui. Roughly 0.1% of China's population lives here. It is about 18× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

1,409,436

Rank in China

#115

Coordinates

33.88°N, 115.77°E

~40 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai

Distance to capital (Beijing)

673 km

418 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Anhui

City	Population	Rank in China
Hefei	5,050,000	#20
Fuyang	1,768,947	#80
Huainan	1,666,826	#87
Suzhou	1,647,642	#88
Lu’an	1,644,344	#89
Wuhu	1,598,165	#93
Huaibei	1,113,321	#155
Bengbu	972,784	#182

Cities near Bozhou

Jishui77,540 people · ~38 km away
Xincheng65,411 people · ~61 km away
Shangqiu1,859,723 people · ~61 km away
Jieshou141,993 people · ~78 km away
Huaidian89,978 people · ~84 km away
Suixi74,172 people · ~93 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bozhou?

Bozhou has a population of 1,409,436 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #115 biggest city in China.

What region is Bozhou in?

Bozhou is located in Anhui, China.

Is Bozhou the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 673 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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