Minhang Population 2026

Minhang has a population of 2,716,600, making it the #50 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Shanghai. Roughly 0.2% of China's population lives here. It is about 9.2× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

2,716,600

Rank in China

#50

Coordinates

31.11°N, 121.37°E

~12 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai

Distance to capital (Beijing)

1,077 km

669 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Shanghai

City	Population	Rank in China
Shanghai	24,874,500	#1
Pudong	5,681,512	#18
Baoshan	2,265,900	#59
Songjiang	1,973,500	#69
Jiading	1,886,100	#73
Qingpu	1,271,424	#131
Putuo	1,239,100	#138
Yangpu	1,210,800	#144

Cities near Minhang

Shanghai24,874,500 people · ~15 km away
Putuo1,239,100 people · ~16 km away
Songjiang1,973,500 people · ~17 km away
Pudong5,681,512 people · ~19 km away
Yangpu1,210,800 people · ~22 km away
Qingpu1,271,424 people · ~25 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Minhang?

Minhang has a population of 2,716,600 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #50 biggest city in China.

What region is Minhang in?

Minhang is located in Shanghai, China.

Is Minhang the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,077 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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