Xinyang Population 2026
Xinyang has a population of 1,230,042, making it the #139 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Henan. Roughly 0.1% of China's population lives here. It is about 20× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,230,042
Rank in China
#139
Coordinates
32.12°N, 114.07°E
~89 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
891 km
553 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Henan
Cities near Xinyang
FAQ
What is the population of Xinyang?
Xinyang has a population of 1,230,042 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #139 biggest city in China.
What region is Xinyang in?
Xinyang is located in Henan, China.
Is Xinyang the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 891 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.