Zhoukou Population 2026

Zhoukou has a population of 505,171, making it the #288 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Henan. It is about 49× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

505,171

Rank in China

#288

Coordinates

33.63°N, 114.63°E

~54 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai

Distance to capital (Beijing)

715 km

444 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Henan

City	Population	Rank in China
Zhengzhou	4,253,913	#28
Shangqiu	1,859,723	#74
Nanyang	1,811,812	#77
Kaifeng	1,451,741	#108
Luoyang	1,390,581	#119
Luohe	1,294,974	#127
Xuchang	1,265,536	#132
Xinyang	1,230,042	#139

Cities near Zhoukou

Wacheng Neighborhood66,848 people · ~20 km away
Huaidian89,978 people · ~43 km away
Xincheng65,411 people · ~51 km away
Luohe1,294,974 people · ~56 km away
Jishui77,540 people · ~72 km away
Runan60,202 people · ~75 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Zhoukou?

Zhoukou has a population of 505,171 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #288 biggest city in China.

What region is Zhoukou in?

Zhoukou is located in Henan, China.

Is Zhoukou the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 715 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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