Xunchang Population 2026

Xunchang has a population of 118,664, making it the #586 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Sichuan. It is about 210× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

118,664

Rank in China

#586

Coordinates

28.45°N, 104.71°E

~515 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai

Distance to capital (Beijing)

1,663 km

1,033 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 Xunchang

Baixi88,251 people · ~32 km away
Yibin836,340 people · ~35 km away
Shuifu102,143 people · ~36 km away
Nanxi96,061 people · ~50 km away
Gusong87,882 people · ~53 km away
Xuyong108,352 people · ~77 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Xunchang?

Xunchang has a population of 118,664 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #586 biggest city in China.

What region is Xunchang in?

Xunchang is located in Sichuan, China.

Is Xunchang the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,663 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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