Leshan Population 2026

Leshan has a population of 662,814, making it the #240 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Sichuan. It is about 38× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

662,814

Rank in China

#240

Coordinates

29.56°N, 103.76°E

~375 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai

Distance to capital (Beijing)

1,626 km

1,010 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Sichuan

City	Population	Rank in China
Chengdu	13,568,357	#5
Bazhong	2,712,894	#51
Nanchong	1,858,875	#75
Dazhou	1,589,435	#94
Mianyang	1,550,000	#98
Zigong	1,262,064	#133
Neijiang	1,251,095	#135
Meishan	1,107,742	#157

Cities near Leshan

Luocheng73,581 people · ~32 km away
Meishan1,107,742 people · ~54 km away
Ya'an612,056 people · ~88 km away
Linqiong55,587 people · ~99 km away
Zigong1,262,064 people · ~101 km away
Ziyang905,729 people · ~106 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Leshan?

Leshan has a population of 662,814 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #240 biggest city in China.

What region is Leshan in?

Leshan is located in Sichuan, China.

Is Leshan the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,626 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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