Sankeshu Population 2026
Sankeshu has a population of 46,402, making it the #1331 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Guizhou. It is about 536× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
46,402
Rank in China
#1331
Coordinates
26.56°N, 108.07°E
~840 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
1,672 km
1,038 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Guizhou
Cities near Sankeshu
- Kaili275,745 people · ~9 km away
- Dafengdong26,460 people · ~30 km away
- Duyun198,516 people · ~64 km away
- Xiaoweizhai58,913 people · ~69 km away
- Dushan80,045 people · ~97 km away
- Liping82,710 people · ~112 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sankeshu?
Sankeshu has a population of 46,402 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1331 biggest city in China.
What region is Sankeshu in?
Sankeshu is located in Guizhou, China.
Is Sankeshu the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,672 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.