Zhongshu Population 2026

Zhongshu has a population of 91,750, making it the #718 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Yunnan. It is about 271× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

91,750

Rank in China

#718

Coordinates

24.52°N, 103.77°E

~1,701 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai

Distance to capital (Beijing)

2,079 km

1,291 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Yunnan

City	Population	Rank in China
Kunming	3,855,346	#30
Qujing	1,408,500	#116
Baoshan	935,618	#188
Zhaotong	787,845	#212
Mengzi	595,100	#257
Chuxiong	555,081	#263
Jianshui	490,000	#294
Wenshan City	450,000	#308

Cities near Zhongshu

Miyang72,485 people · ~35 km away
Shilin55,000 people · ~55 km away
Kaiyuan198,423 people · ~102 km away
Qujing1,408,500 people · ~108 km away
Kunming3,855,346 people · ~121 km away
Haikou112,644 people · ~124 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Zhongshu?

Zhongshu has a population of 91,750 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #718 biggest city in China.

What region is Zhongshu in?

Zhongshu is located in Yunnan, China.

Is Zhongshu the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 2,079 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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