Chuxiong Population 2026

Chuxiong has a population of 555,081, making it the #263 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Yunnan. It is about 45× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

555,081

Rank in China

#263

Coordinates

25.04°N, 101.55°E

~1,784 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai

Distance to capital (Beijing)

2,156 km

1,339 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Yunnan

City	Population	Rank in China
Kunming	3,855,346	#30
Qujing	1,408,500	#116
Baoshan	935,618	#188
Zhaotong	787,845	#212
Mengzi	595,100	#257
Jianshui	490,000	#294
Wenshan City	450,000	#308
Lincang	323,708	#349

Cities near Chuxiong

Guangtong42,306 people · ~25 km away
Xindian29,297 people · ~27 km away
Longquan91,534 people · ~74 km away
Jianshui490,000 people · ~90 km away
Anning106,795 people · ~96 km away
Yunnanyi93,671 people · ~96 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Chuxiong?

Chuxiong has a population of 555,081 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #263 biggest city in China.

What region is Chuxiong in?

Chuxiong is located in Yunnan, China.

Is Chuxiong the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 2,156 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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