Mianyang Population 2026
Mianyang has a population of 1,550,000, making it the #98 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Sichuan. Roughly 0.1% of China's population lives here. It is about 16× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,550,000
Rank in China
#98
Coordinates
31.47°N, 104.68°E
~471 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
1,412 km
877 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Sichuan
Cities near Mianyang
FAQ
What is the population of Mianyang?
Mianyang has a population of 1,550,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #98 biggest city in China.
What region is Mianyang in?
Mianyang is located in Sichuan, China.
Is Mianyang the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,412 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.