Gantang Population 2026
Gantang has a population of 24,000, making it the #1752 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Hunan. It is about 1036× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
24,000
Rank in China
#1752
Coordinates
26.72°N, 109.77°E
~321 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
1,590 km
987 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Hunan
Cities near Gantang
FAQ
What is the population of Gantang?
Gantang has a population of 24,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1752 biggest city in China.
What region is Gantang in?
Gantang is located in Hunan, China.
Is Gantang the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,590 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.