Lanzhou Population 2026
Lanzhou has a population of 3,000,000, making it the #45 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Gansu. Roughly 0.2% of China's population lives here. It is about 8.3× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
3,000,000
Rank in China
#45
Coordinates
36.06°N, 103.84°E
~1,521 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
1,180 km
733 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Gansu
Cities near Lanzhou
FAQ
What is the population of Lanzhou?
Lanzhou has a population of 3,000,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #45 biggest city in China.
What region is Lanzhou in?
Lanzhou is located in Gansu, China.
Is Lanzhou the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,180 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.