Tianshui Population 2026
Tianshui has a population of 1,212,791, making it the #143 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Gansu. Roughly 0.1% of China's population lives here. It is about 21× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,212,791
Rank in China
#143
Coordinates
34.58°N, 105.74°E
~1,153 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
1,113 km
691 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Gansu
Cities near Tianshui
FAQ
What is the population of Tianshui?
Tianshui has a population of 1,212,791 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #143 biggest city in China.
What region is Tianshui in?
Tianshui is located in Gansu, China.
Is Tianshui the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,113 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.