Luzhou Population 2026
Luzhou has a population of 998,900, making it the #176 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Sichuan. Roughly 0.1% of China's population lives here. It is about 25× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
998,900
Rank in China
#176
Coordinates
28.89°N, 105.43°E
~256 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
1,583 km
983 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Sichuan
Cities near Luzhou
FAQ
What is the population of Luzhou?
Luzhou has a population of 998,900 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #176 biggest city in China.
What region is Luzhou in?
Luzhou is located in Sichuan, China.
Is Luzhou the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,583 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.