Lu’an Population 2026
Lu’an has a population of 1,644,344, making it the #89 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Anhui. Roughly 0.1% of China's population lives here. It is about 15× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,644,344
Rank in China
#89
Coordinates
31.74°N, 116.52°E
~81 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
909 km
564 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Anhui
Cities near Lu’an
- Wuyang79,070 people · ~38 km away
- Huoqiu Chengguanzhen61,904 people · ~72 km away
- Hefei5,050,000 people · ~74 km away
- Lucheng89,119 people · ~91 km away
- Yingshang Chengguanzhen61,771 people · ~102 km away
- Huainan1,666,826 people · ~109 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Lu’an?
Lu’an has a population of 1,644,344 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #89 biggest city in China.
What region is Lu’an in?
Lu’an is located in Anhui, China.
Is Lu’an the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 909 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.