Wangyuan Population 2026
Wangyuan has a population of 42,022, making it the #1388 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Ningxia. It is about 592× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
42,022
Rank in China
#1388
Coordinates
38.38°N, 106.27°E
~1,108 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
889 km
552 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ningxia
Cities near Wangyuan
FAQ
What is the population of Wangyuan?
Wangyuan has a population of 42,022 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1388 biggest city in China.
What region is Wangyuan in?
Wangyuan is located in Ningxia, China.
Is Wangyuan the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 889 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.