Lincang Population 2026

Lincang has a population of 323,708, making it the #349 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Yunnan. It is about 77× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

323,708

Rank in China

#349

Coordinates

23.88°N, 100.09°E

~1,483 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai

Distance to capital (Beijing)

2,347 km

1,457 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Yunnan

City	Population	Rank in China
Kunming	3,855,346	#30
Qujing	1,408,500	#116
Baoshan	935,618	#188
Zhaotong	787,845	#212
Mengzi	595,100	#257
Chuxiong	555,081	#263
Jianshui	490,000	#294
Wenshan City	450,000	#308

Cities near Lincang

Qianliu48,090 people · ~109 km away
Jianshui490,000 people · ~123 km away
Ning’er162,711 people · ~134 km away
Menglang86,877 people · ~148 km away
Pu'er296,565 people · ~151 km away
Longshan65,192 people · ~162 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Lincang?

Lincang has a population of 323,708 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #349 biggest city in China.

What region is Lincang in?

Lincang is located in Yunnan, China.

Is Lincang the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 2,347 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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