Pingliang Population 2026
Pingliang has a population of 504,848, making it the #289 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Gansu. It is about 49× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
504,848
Rank in China
#289
Coordinates
35.54°N, 106.69°E
~1,354 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
982 km
610 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Gansu
Cities near Pingliang
FAQ
What is the population of Pingliang?
Pingliang has a population of 504,848 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #289 biggest city in China.
What region is Pingliang in?
Pingliang is located in Gansu, China.
Is Pingliang the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 982 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.