Cixi Population 2026
Cixi has a population of 1,457,510, making it the #106 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Zhejiang. Roughly 0.1% of China's population lives here. It is about 17× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,457,510
Rank in China
#106
Coordinates
30.18°N, 121.25°E
~11 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
1,168 km
725 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Zhejiang
Cities near Cixi
FAQ
What is the population of Cixi?
Cixi has a population of 1,457,510 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #106 biggest city in China.
What region is Cixi in?
Cixi is located in Zhejiang, China.
Is Cixi the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,168 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.