Neijiang Population 2026

Neijiang has a population of 1,251,095, making it the #135 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Sichuan. Roughly 0.1% of China's population lives here. It is about 20× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

1,251,095

Rank in China

#135

Coordinates

29.58°N, 105.06°E

~349 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai

Distance to capital (Beijing)

1,543 km

958 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Sichuan

City	Population	Rank in China
Chengdu	13,568,357	#5
Bazhong	2,712,894	#51
Nanchong	1,858,875	#75
Dazhou	1,589,435	#94
Mianyang	1,550,000	#98
Zigong	1,262,064	#133
Meishan	1,107,742	#157
Luzhou	998,900	#176

Cities near Neijiang

Chonglong58,441 people · ~30 km away
Zigong1,262,064 people · ~39 km away
Fuji131,927 people · ~57 km away
Ziyang905,729 people · ~72 km away
Nanxi96,061 people · ~83 km away
Luzhou998,900 people · ~85 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Neijiang?

Neijiang has a population of 1,251,095 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #135 biggest city in China.

What region is Neijiang in?

Neijiang is located in Sichuan, China.

Is Neijiang the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,543 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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