Mengzi Population 2026
Mengzi has a population of 595,100, making it the #257 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Yunnan. It is about 42× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
595,100
Rank in China
#257
Coordinates
23.37°N, 103.38°E
~1,306 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
2,208 km
1,371 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Yunnan
Cities near Mengzi
FAQ
What is the population of Mengzi?
Mengzi has a population of 595,100 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #257 biggest city in China.
What region is Mengzi in?
Mengzi is located in Yunnan, China.
Is Mengzi the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 2,208 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.