Yibin Population 2026

Yibin has a population of 836,340, making it the #206 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Sichuan. Roughly 0.1% of China's population lives here. It is about 30× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

836,340

Rank in China

#206

Coordinates

28.76°N, 104.64°E

~323 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai

Distance to capital (Beijing)

1,641 km

1,019 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 Yibin

Baixi88,251 people · ~11 km away
Shuifu102,143 people · ~27 km away
Nanxi96,061 people · ~34 km away
Xunchang118,664 people · ~35 km away
Zigong1,262,064 people · ~66 km away
Gusong87,882 people · ~77 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Yibin?

Yibin has a population of 836,340 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #206 biggest city in China.

What region is Yibin in?

Yibin is located in Sichuan, China.

Is Yibin the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,641 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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