Xianyang Population 2026
Xianyang has a population of 1,034,081, making it the #165 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Shaanxi. Roughly 0.1% of China's population lives here. It is about 24× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,034,081
Rank in China
#165
Coordinates
34.34°N, 108.70°E
~387 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
921 km
572 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Shaanxi
Cities near Xianyang
FAQ
What is the population of Xianyang?
Xianyang has a population of 1,034,081 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #165 biggest city in China.
What region is Xianyang in?
Xianyang is located in Shaanxi, China.
Is Xianyang the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 921 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.