Songjiang Population 2026
Songjiang has a population of 1,973,500, making it the #69 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Shanghai. Roughly 0.1% of China's population lives here. It is about 13× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,973,500
Rank in China
#69
Coordinates
31.03°N, 121.22°E
~3 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
1,079 km
670 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Shanghai
Cities near Songjiang
FAQ
What is the population of Songjiang?
Songjiang has a population of 1,973,500 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #69 biggest city in China.
What region is Songjiang in?
Songjiang is located in Shanghai, China.
Is Songjiang the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,079 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.