Linfen Population 2026
Linfen has a population of 959,198, making it the #185 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Shanxi. Roughly 0.1% of China's population lives here. It is about 26× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
959,198
Rank in China
#185
Coordinates
36.09°N, 111.52°E
~451 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
602 km
374 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Shanxi
Cities near Linfen
FAQ
What is the population of Linfen?
Linfen has a population of 959,198 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #185 biggest city in China.
What region is Linfen in?
Linfen is located in Shanxi, China.
Is Linfen the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 602 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.