Xichang Population 2026

Xichang has a population of 481,796, making it the #295 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Sichuan. It is about 52× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

481,796

Rank in China

#295

Coordinates

27.90°N, 102.26°E

~1,558 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai

Distance to capital (Beijing)

1,862 km

1,156 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Sichuan

City	Population	Rank in China
Chengdu	13,568,357	#5
Bazhong	2,712,894	#51
Nanchong	1,858,875	#75
Dazhou	1,589,435	#94
Mianyang	1,550,000	#98
Zigong	1,262,064	#133
Neijiang	1,251,095	#135
Meishan	1,107,742	#157

Cities near Xichang

Daxing52,568 people · ~155 km away
Panzhihua787,177 people · ~156 km away
Zhaotong787,845 people · ~157 km away
Zhongxin51,866 people · ~173 km away
Yongbei60,099 people · ~202 km away
Sanchuan56,345 people · ~203 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Xichang?

Xichang has a population of 481,796 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #295 biggest city in China.

What region is Xichang in?

Xichang is located in Sichuan, China.

Is Xichang the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,862 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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