Mianyang Population 2026
Mianyang has a population of 84,606, making it the #780 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Shaanxi. It is about 294× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
84,606
Rank in China
#780
Coordinates
33.16°N, 106.69°E
~549 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
1,145 km
711 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Shaanxi
Cities near Mianyang
- Hanzhong1,006,557 people · ~32 km away
- Lüeyang Chengguanzhen67,496 people · ~54 km away
- Chenggu116,375 people · ~59 km away
- Huixian Chengguanzhen39,643 people · ~89 km away
- Xixiang99,867 people · ~101 km away
- Donghe81,953 people · ~109 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Mianyang?
Mianyang has a population of 84,606 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #780 biggest city in China.
What region is Mianyang in?
Mianyang is located in Shaanxi, China.
Is Mianyang the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,145 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.