Taizhou Population 2026
Taizhou has a population of 1,485,502, making it the #102 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Zhejiang. Roughly 0.1% of China's population lives here. It is about 17× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,485,502
Rank in China
#102
Coordinates
28.66°N, 121.43°E
~15 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
1,333 km
828 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Zhejiang
Cities near Taizhou
FAQ
What is the population of Taizhou?
Taizhou has a population of 1,485,502 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #102 biggest city in China.
What region is Taizhou in?
Taizhou is located in Zhejiang, China.
Is Taizhou the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,333 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.