Changzhi Population 2026
Changzhi has a population of 1,214,940, making it the #142 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Shanxi. Roughly 0.1% of China's population lives here. It is about 20× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,214,940
Rank in China
#142
Coordinates
36.18°N, 113.11°E
~937 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
504 km
313 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Shanxi
Cities near Changzhi
FAQ
What is the population of Changzhi?
Changzhi has a population of 1,214,940 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #142 biggest city in China.
What region is Changzhi in?
Changzhi is located in Shanxi, China.
Is Changzhi the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 504 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.