Shiyan Population 2026
Shiyan has a population of 3,460,000, making it the #37 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Hubei. Roughly 0.2% of China's population lives here. It is about 7.2× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
3,460,000
Rank in China
#37
Coordinates
32.65°N, 110.78°E
~247 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
951 km
591 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Hubei
Cities near Shiyan
- Danjiangkou92,008 people · ~69 km away
- Laohekou253,112 people · ~88 km away
- Gucheng Chengguanzhen74,038 people · ~91 km away
- Songbai31,207 people · ~100 km away
- Dengzhou285,032 people · ~123 km away
- Xunyang67,929 people · ~134 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Shiyan?
Shiyan has a population of 3,460,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #37 biggest city in China.
What region is Shiyan in?
Shiyan is located in Hubei, China.
Is Shiyan the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 951 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.