Guang’an Population 2026
Guang’an has a population of 858,159, making it the #203 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Sichuan. Roughly 0.1% of China's population lives here. It is about 29× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
858,159
Rank in China
#203
Coordinates
30.47°N, 106.64°E
~244 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
1,372 km
852 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Sichuan
Cities near Guang’an
FAQ
What is the population of Guang’an?
Guang’an has a population of 858,159 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #203 biggest city in China.
What region is Guang’an in?
Guang’an is located in Sichuan, China.
Is Guang’an the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,372 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.