Runan Population 2026

Runan has a population of 60,202, making it the #1110 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Henan. It is about 413× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

60,202

Rank in China

#1110

Coordinates

33.00°N, 114.35°E

~53 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai

Distance to capital (Beijing)

790 km

491 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 Runan

Zhumadian721,670 people · ~30 km away
Minggang67,945 people · ~66 km away
Luohe1,294,974 people · ~70 km away
Zhoukou505,171 people · ~75 km away
Huaidian89,978 people · ~80 km away
Wacheng Neighborhood66,848 people · ~89 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Runan?

Runan has a population of 60,202 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1110 biggest city in China.

What region is Runan in?

Runan is located in Henan, China.

Is Runan the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 790 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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