Tianjin Population 2026
Tianjin has a population of 11,090,314, making it the #6 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Tianjin. Roughly 0.8% of China's population lives here. It is about 2.2× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
11,090,314
Rank in China
#6
Coordinates
39.14°N, 117.18°E
~11 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
108 km
67 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tianjin
| City | Population | Rank in China |
|---|---|---|
| Tanggu | 535,298 | #274 |
| Hangu | 208,369 | #422 |
| Yangliuqing | 76,387 | #862 |
| Xianshuigu | 74,028 | #887 |
| Yangcun | 63,756 | #1036 |
Cities near Tianjin
- Yangliuqing76,387 people · ~15 km away
- Xianshuigu74,028 people · ~25 km away
- Yangcun63,756 people · ~27 km away
- Tanggu535,298 people · ~43 km away
- Hangu208,369 people · ~54 km away
- Langfang868,066 people · ~58 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Tianjin?
Tianjin has a population of 11,090,314 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #6 biggest city in China.
What region is Tianjin in?
Tianjin is located in Tianjin, China.
Is Tianjin the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 108 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.