Longnan Population 2026
Longnan has a population of 85,826, making it the #772 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Gansu. It is about 290× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
85,826
Rank in China
#772
Coordinates
33.40°N, 104.92°E
~1,009 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
1,252 km
777 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Gansu
Cities near Longnan
- Zhouqu Chengguanzhen21,967 people · ~67 km away
- Chengxian Chengguanzhen69,427 people · ~85 km away
- Lixian58,300 people · ~91 km away
- Yanguan44,954 people · ~109 km away
- Lüeyang Chengguanzhen67,496 people · ~115 km away
- Huixian Chengguanzhen39,643 people · ~115 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Longnan?
Longnan has a population of 85,826 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #772 biggest city in China.
What region is Longnan in?
Longnan is located in Gansu, China.
Is Longnan the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,252 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.