Gulin Population 2026

Gulin has a population of 116,527, making it the #593 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Sichuan. It is about 213× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

116,527

Rank in China

#593

Coordinates

28.04°N, 105.81°E

~506 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai

Distance to capital (Beijing)

1,639 km

1,018 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Sichuan

City	Population	Rank in China
Chengdu	13,568,357	#5
Bazhong	2,712,894	#51
Nanchong	1,858,875	#75
Dazhou	1,589,435	#94
Mianyang	1,550,000	#98
Zigong	1,262,064	#133
Neijiang	1,251,095	#135
Meishan	1,107,742	#157

Cities near Gulin

Xuyong108,352 people · ~40 km away
Gusong87,882 people · ~64 km away
Hejiang137,437 people · ~86 km away
Bijie1,137,383 people · ~97 km away
Loushanguan80,344 people · ~100 km away
Luzhou998,900 people · ~102 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Gulin?

Gulin has a population of 116,527 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #593 biggest city in China.

What region is Gulin in?

Gulin is located in Sichuan, China.

Is Gulin the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,639 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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