Shangqiu Population 2026
Shangqiu has a population of 1,859,723, making it the #74 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Henan. Roughly 0.1% of China's population lives here. It is about 13× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,859,723
Rank in China
#74
Coordinates
34.41°N, 115.66°E
~52 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
614 km
381 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Henan
Cities near Shangqiu
FAQ
What is the population of Shangqiu?
Shangqiu has a population of 1,859,723 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #74 biggest city in China.
What region is Shangqiu in?
Shangqiu is located in Henan, China.
Is Shangqiu the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 614 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.