Xuchang Population 2026
Xuchang has a population of 1,265,536, making it the #132 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)
1,265,536
Rank in China
#132
Coordinates
34.03°N, 113.86°E
~71 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
691 km
429 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Henan
Cities near Xuchang
- Yuzhou87,961 people · ~39 km away
- Xiangcheng65,833 people · ~40 km away
- Luohe1,294,974 people · ~53 km away
- Pingdingshan979,130 people · ~61 km away
- Wacheng Neighborhood66,848 people · ~66 km away
- Zhengzhou4,253,913 people · ~83 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Xuchang?
Xuchang has a population of 1,265,536 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #132 biggest city in China.
What region is Xuchang in?
Xuchang is located in Henan, China.
Is Xuchang the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 691 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.