Jianshui Population 2026
Jianshui has a population of 490,000, making it the #294 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Yunnan. It is about 51× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
490,000
Rank in China
#294
Coordinates
24.28°N, 101.22°E
~1,939 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
2,243 km
1,393 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Yunnan
Cities near Jianshui
FAQ
What is the population of Jianshui?
Jianshui has a population of 490,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #294 biggest city in China.
What region is Jianshui in?
Jianshui is located in Yunnan, China.
Is Jianshui the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 2,243 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.