Tai’an Population 2026
Tai’an has a population of 1,735,425, making it the #84 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Shandong. Roughly 0.1% of China's population lives here. It is about 14× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,735,425
Rank in China
#84
Coordinates
36.19°N, 117.12°E
~143 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
419 km
260 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Shandong
Cities near Tai’an
FAQ
What is the population of Tai’an?
Tai’an has a population of 1,735,425 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #84 biggest city in China.
What region is Tai’an in?
Tai’an is located in Shandong, China.
Is Tai’an the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 419 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.