Lianyungang Population 2026
Lianyungang has a population of 2,001,009, making it the #67 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Jiangsu. Roughly 0.1% of China's population lives here. It is about 12× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
2,001,009
Rank in China
#67
Coordinates
34.60°N, 119.22°E
~1 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
641 km
398 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Jiangsu
Cities near Lianyungang
FAQ
What is the population of Lianyungang?
Lianyungang has a population of 2,001,009 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #67 biggest city in China.
What region is Lianyungang in?
Lianyungang is located in Jiangsu, China.
Is Lianyungang the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 641 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.