Hanzhong Population 2026
Hanzhong has a population of 1,006,557, making it the #172 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Shaanxi. Roughly 0.1% of China's population lives here. It is about 25× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,006,557
Rank in China
#172
Coordinates
33.08°N, 107.02°E
~517 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
1,130 km
702 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Shaanxi
Cities near Hanzhong
FAQ
What is the population of Hanzhong?
Hanzhong has a population of 1,006,557 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #172 biggest city in China.
What region is Hanzhong in?
Hanzhong is located in Shaanxi, China.
Is Hanzhong the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,130 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.