Jingzhou Population 2026
Jingzhou has a population of 1,052,282, making it the #162 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Hubei. Roughly 0.1% of China's population lives here. It is about 24× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,052,282
Rank in China
#162
Coordinates
30.35°N, 112.19°E
~39 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
1,129 km
701 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Hubei
Cities near Jingzhou
FAQ
What is the population of Jingzhou?
Jingzhou has a population of 1,052,282 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #162 biggest city in China.
What region is Jingzhou in?
Jingzhou is located in Hubei, China.
Is Jingzhou the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,129 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.