Yangzhou Population 2026
Yangzhou has a population of 1,584,237, making it the #95 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Jiangsu. Roughly 0.1% of China's population lives here. It is about 16× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,584,237
Rank in China
#95
Coordinates
32.40°N, 119.44°E
~14 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
878 km
545 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Jiangsu
Cities near Yangzhou
FAQ
What is the population of Yangzhou?
Yangzhou has a population of 1,584,237 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #95 biggest city in China.
What region is Yangzhou in?
Yangzhou is located in Jiangsu, China.
Is Yangzhou the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 878 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.