Yangquan Population 2026
Yangquan has a population of 731,228, making it the #225 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Shanxi. Roughly 0.1% of China's population lives here. It is about 34× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
731,228
Rank in China
#225
Coordinates
37.86°N, 113.56°E
~722 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
335 km
208 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Shanxi
Cities near Yangquan
FAQ
What is the population of Yangquan?
Yangquan has a population of 731,228 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #225 biggest city in China.
What region is Yangquan in?
Yangquan is located in Shanxi, China.
Is Yangquan the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 335 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.