Minggang Population 2026

Minggang has a population of 67,945, making it the #953 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Henan. It is about 366× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

Location of Minggang (capital Beijing shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

67,945

Rank in China

#953

Coordinates

32.46°N, 114.05°E

~78 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai

Distance to capital (Beijing)

855 km

531 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Henan

City	Population	Rank in China
Zhengzhou	4,253,913	#28
Shangqiu	1,859,723	#74
Nanyang	1,811,812	#77
Kaifeng	1,451,741	#108
Luoyang	1,390,581	#119
Luohe	1,294,974	#127
Xuchang	1,265,536	#132
Xinyang	1,230,042	#139

Cities near Minggang

Xinyang1,230,042 people · ~37 km away
Zhumadian721,670 people · ~58 km away
Runan60,202 people · ~66 km away
Guangshui154,771 people · ~93 km away
Huangchuan72,663 people · ~100 km away
Xihe90,422 people · ~102 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Minggang?

Minggang has a population of 67,945 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #953 biggest city in China.

What region is Minggang in?

Minggang is located in Henan, China.

Is Minggang the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 855 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.

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