Datong Population 2026
Datong has a population of 1,850,000, making it the #76 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Shanxi. Roughly 0.1% of China's population lives here. It is about 13× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,850,000
Rank in China
#76
Coordinates
40.09°N, 113.29°E
~1,054 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
265 km
165 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Shanxi
Cities near Datong
- Beichengqu72,444 people · ~40 km away
- Ulanqab550,231 people · ~101 km away
- Jining258,757 people · ~105 km away
- Shuozhou433,700 people · ~114 km away
- Yangjiaying17,624 people · ~153 km away
- Zhangjiakou692,602 people · ~154 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Datong?
Datong has a population of 1,850,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #76 biggest city in China.
What region is Datong in?
Datong is located in Shanxi, China.
Is Datong the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 265 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.