Xiantao Population 2026

Xiantao has a population of 239,406, making it the #398 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Hubei. It is about 104× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

Location of Xiantao (capital Beijing shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

239,406

Rank in China

#398

Coordinates

30.37°N, 113.44°E

~36 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai

Distance to capital (Beijing)

1,094 km

679 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Hubei

City	Population	Rank in China
Wuhan	10,392,693	#7
Shiyan	3,460,000	#37
Yichang	1,350,150	#122
Xiangyang	1,294,733	#128
Jingzhou	1,052,282	#162
Xiaogan	908,266	#191
Huangshi	688,090	#231
E’zhou	668,727	#238

Cities near Xiantao

Fengkou67,139 people · ~34 km away
Hanchuan87,737 people · ~44 km away
Jingling224,871 people · ~45 km away
Qianjiang179,079 people · ~53 km away
Caidian71,891 people · ~61 km away
Xindi175,761 people · ~62 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Xiantao?

Xiantao has a population of 239,406 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #398 biggest city in China.

What region is Xiantao in?

Xiantao is located in Hubei, China.

Is Xiantao the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,094 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.

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