Kaili Population 2026
Kaili has a population of 275,745, making it the #370 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Guizhou. It is about 90× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
275,745
Rank in China
#370
Coordinates
26.59°N, 107.98°E
~701 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
1,673 km
1,039 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Guizhou
Cities near Kaili
- Sankeshu46,402 people · ~9 km away
- Dafengdong26,460 people · ~22 km away
- Duyun198,516 people · ~58 km away
- Xiaoweizhai58,913 people · ~64 km away
- Dushan80,045 people · ~95 km away
- Liping82,710 people · ~121 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kaili?
Kaili has a population of 275,745 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #370 biggest city in China.
What region is Kaili in?
Kaili is located in Guizhou, China.
Is Kaili the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,673 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.