Dazhou Population 2026
Dazhou has a population of 1,589,435, making it the #94 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Sichuan. Roughly 0.1% of China's population lives here. It is about 16× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,589,435
Rank in China
#94
Coordinates
31.21°N, 107.46°E
~292 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
1,259 km
782 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Sichuan
Cities near Dazhou
FAQ
What is the population of Dazhou?
Dazhou has a population of 1,589,435 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #94 biggest city in China.
What region is Dazhou in?
Dazhou is located in Sichuan, China.
Is Dazhou the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,259 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.