Jiangyin Population 2026

Jiangyin has a population of 1,779,515, making it the #79 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Jiangsu. Roughly 0.1% of China's population lives here. It is about 14× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

1,779,515

Rank in China

#79

Coordinates

31.91°N, 120.26°E

~7 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai

Distance to capital (Beijing)

955 km

593 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Jiangsu

City	Population	Rank in China
Nanjing	9,314,685	#10
Suzhou	6,715,559	#17
Wuxi	4,396,835	#25
Changzhou	3,290,918	#40
Huai'an	2,494,013	#54
Nantong	2,273,326	#58
Kunshan	2,092,496	#64
Lianyungang	2,001,009	#67

Cities near Jiangyin

Zhangjiagang1,432,044 people · ~27 km away
Changzhou3,290,918 people · ~33 km away
Taixing79,655 people · ~37 km away
Wuxi4,396,835 people · ~38 km away
Changshu1,677,050 people · ~54 km away
Rugao257,400 people · ~59 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Jiangyin?

Jiangyin has a population of 1,779,515 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #79 biggest city in China.

What region is Jiangyin in?

Jiangyin is located in Jiangsu, China.

Is Jiangyin the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 955 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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