Taizhou Population 2026
Taizhou has a population of 1,607,108, making it the #91 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Jiangsu. Roughly 0.1% of China's population lives here. It is about 15× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,607,108
Rank in China
#91
Coordinates
32.49°N, 119.91°E
~10 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
883 km
548 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Jiangsu
Cities near Taizhou
FAQ
What is the population of Taizhou?
Taizhou has a population of 1,607,108 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #91 biggest city in China.
What region is Taizhou in?
Taizhou is located in Jiangsu, China.
Is Taizhou the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 883 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.