Huainan Population 2026
Huainan has a population of 1,666,826, making it the #87 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Anhui. Roughly 0.1% of China's population lives here. It is about 15× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,666,826
Rank in China
#87
Coordinates
32.63°N, 117.00°E
~47 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
811 km
504 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Anhui
Cities near Huainan
- Datong61,085 people · ~6 km away
- Huaiyuan Chengguanzhen65,530 people · ~40 km away
- Bengbu972,784 people · ~49 km away
- Yingshang Chengguanzhen61,771 people · ~68 km away
- Huoqiu Chengguanzhen61,904 people · ~73 km away
- Mengcheng Chengguanzhen69,916 people · ~82 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Huainan?
Huainan has a population of 1,666,826 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #87 biggest city in China.
What region is Huainan in?
Huainan is located in Anhui, China.
Is Huainan the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 811 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.