Suining Population 2026

Suining has a population of 656,760, making it the #242 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Sichuan. It is about 38× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

656,760

Rank in China

#242

Coordinates

30.51°N, 105.57°E

~291 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai

Distance to capital (Beijing)

1,433 km

890 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Sichuan

City	Population	Rank in China
Chengdu	13,568,357	#5
Bazhong	2,712,894	#51
Nanchong	1,858,875	#75
Dazhou	1,589,435	#94
Mianyang	1,550,000	#98
Zigong	1,262,064	#133
Neijiang	1,251,095	#135
Meishan	1,107,742	#157

Cities near Suining

Zitong212,819 people · ~44 km away
Nanchong1,858,875 people · ~58 km away
Gaoping204,368 people · ~59 km away
Tongchuan58,346 people · ~80 km away
Bachuan208,520 people · ~86 km away
Hechuan377,213 people · ~88 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Suining?

Suining has a population of 656,760 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #242 biggest city in China.

What region is Suining in?

Suining is located in Sichuan, China.

Is Suining the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,433 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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