Hechuan Population 2026

Hechuan has a population of 377,213, making it the #326 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Chongqing. It is about 66× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

377,213

Rank in China

#326

Coordinates

29.99°N, 106.26°E

~222 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai

Distance to capital (Beijing)

1,436 km

892 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Chongqing

City	Population	Rank in China
Chongqing	7,457,599	#13
Wanzhou	1,545,900	#99
Wanxian	859,662	#202
Banan	508,703	#285
Fuling	268,658	#376
Beibei	247,702	#392
Zitong	212,819	#416
Bachuan	208,520	#421

Cities near Hechuan

Beibei247,702 people · ~25 km away
Bachuan208,520 people · ~26 km away
Zitong212,819 people · ~47 km away
Chongqing7,457,599 people · ~56 km away
Guang’an858,159 people · ~64 km away
Banan508,703 people · ~73 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Hechuan?

Hechuan has a population of 377,213 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #326 biggest city in China.

What region is Hechuan in?

Hechuan is located in Chongqing, China.

Is Hechuan the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,436 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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