Yichang Population 2026
Yichang has a population of 1,350,150, making it the #122 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Hubei. Roughly 0.1% of China's population lives here. It is about 18× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,350,150
Rank in China
#122
Coordinates
30.71°N, 111.28°E
~63 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
1,122 km
697 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Hubei
Cities near Yichang
FAQ
What is the population of Yichang?
Yichang has a population of 1,350,150 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #122 biggest city in China.
What region is Yichang in?
Yichang is located in Hubei, China.
Is Yichang the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,122 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.