Dingxi Population 2026

Dingxi has a population of 420,614, making it the #316 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Gansu. It is about 59× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

420,614

Rank in China

#316

Coordinates

35.57°N, 104.62°E

~1,908 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai

Distance to capital (Beijing)

1,141 km

709 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Gansu

City	Population	Rank in China
Lanzhou	3,000,000	#45
Qingyang	2,125,400	#63
Tianshui	1,212,791	#143
Wuwei	1,010,295	#171
Zhangye	507,433	#286
Pingliang	504,848	#289
Jiuquan	428,346	#315
Baiyin	294,400	#359

Cities near Dingxi

Lanzhou3,000,000 people · ~89 km away
Luomen89,998 people · ~98 km away
Mali42,260 people · ~101 km away
Xinxing97,483 people · ~109 km away
Gangu Chengguanzhen103,589 people · ~113 km away
Baiyin294,400 people · ~116 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Dingxi?

Dingxi has a population of 420,614 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #316 biggest city in China.

What region is Dingxi in?

Dingxi is located in Gansu, China.

Is Dingxi the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,141 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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