Xiangyang Population 2026
Xiangyang has a population of 1,294,733, making it the #128 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Hubei. Roughly 0.1% of China's population lives here. It is about 19× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,294,733
Rank in China
#128
Coordinates
32.04°N, 112.14°E
~71 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
954 km
592 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Hubei
Cities near Xiangyang
- Nanzhang Chengguanzhen83,604 people · ~41 km away
- Gucheng Chengguanzhen74,038 people · ~54 km away
- Zaoyang184,509 people · ~58 km away
- Laohekou253,112 people · ~59 km away
- Dengzhou285,032 people · ~71 km away
- Danjiangkou92,008 people · ~82 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Xiangyang?
Xiangyang has a population of 1,294,733 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #128 biggest city in China.
What region is Xiangyang in?
Xiangyang is located in Hubei, China.
Is Xiangyang the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 954 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.