Xingcheng Population 2026

Xingcheng has a population of 98,968, making it the #674 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Liaoning. It is about 251× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

98,968

Rank in China

#674

Coordinates

40.62°N, 120.72°E

~10 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai

Distance to capital (Beijing)

375 km

233 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Liaoning

City	Population	Rank in China
Shenyang	7,050,000	#16
Dalian	4,913,879	#21
Anshan	1,450,000	#109
Fushun	1,400,646	#118
Panjin	1,166,481	#148
Benxi	987,717	#180
Huludao	944,495	#187
Fuxin	689,050	#229

Cities near Xingcheng

Huludao944,495 people · ~18 km away
Lianshan313,247 people · ~20 km away
Nanpiao157,044 people · ~54 km away
Jinzhou604,269 people · ~65 km away
Linghai56,176 people · ~82 km away
Shanhaiguan140,000 people · ~107 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Xingcheng?

Xingcheng has a population of 98,968 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #674 biggest city in China.

What region is Xingcheng in?

Xingcheng is located in Liaoning, China.

Is Xingcheng the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 375 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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