Yanzhou Population 2026

Yanzhou has a population of 254,788, making it the #389 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Shandong. It is about 98× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

254,788

Rank in China

#389

Coordinates

35.55°N, 116.83°E

~54 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai

Distance to capital (Beijing)

486 km

302 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Shandong

City	Population	Rank in China
Qingdao	7,172,451	#15
Jinan	4,335,989	#26
Zibo	3,129,228	#41
Linyi	2,743,843	#48
Yantai	2,227,733	#60
Weifang	2,044,028	#65
Tai’an	1,735,425	#84
Heze	1,346,717	#123

Cities near Yanzhou

Zoucheng277,400 people · ~21 km away
Ningyang82,994 people · ~24 km away
Jining1,241,012 people · ~28 km away
Sishui90,175 people · ~42 km away
Chengtangcun105,456 people · ~62 km away
Juye58,107 people · ~71 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Yanzhou?

Yanzhou has a population of 254,788 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #389 biggest city in China.

What region is Yanzhou in?

Yanzhou is located in Shandong, China.

Is Yanzhou the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 486 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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