Lüliang Population 2026
Lüliang has a population of 3,346,500, making it the #39 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Shanxi. Roughly 0.2% of China's population lives here. It is about 7.4× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
3,346,500
Rank in China
#39
Coordinates
37.52°N, 111.14°E
~959 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
527 km
327 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Shanxi
Cities near Lüliang
FAQ
What is the population of Lüliang?
Lüliang has a population of 3,346,500 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #39 biggest city in China.
What region is Lüliang in?
Lüliang is located in Shanxi, China.
Is Lüliang the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 527 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.