Nanyang Population 2026
Nanyang has a population of 1,811,812, making it the #77 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Henan. Roughly 0.1% of China's population lives here. It is about 14× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,811,812
Rank in China
#77
Coordinates
33.01°N, 112.55°E
~126 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
841 km
522 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Henan
Cities near Nanyang
FAQ
What is the population of Nanyang?
Nanyang has a population of 1,811,812 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #77 biggest city in China.
What region is Nanyang in?
Nanyang is located in Henan, China.
Is Nanyang the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 841 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.