Zhucheng Population 2026

Zhucheng has a population of 499,285, making it the #291 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Shandong. It is about 50× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

499,285

Rank in China

#291

Coordinates

35.99°N, 119.40°E

~64 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai

Distance to capital (Beijing)

508 km

315 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 Zhucheng

Zhu Cheng City1,000,000 people · ~0 km away
Gaomi391,986 people · ~54 km away
Nanhu61,034 people · ~57 km away
Sanzhuang52,214 people · ~58 km away
Jiaozhou619,266 people · ~63 km away
Rizhao661,943 people · ~66 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Zhucheng?

Zhucheng has a population of 499,285 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #291 biggest city in China.

What region is Zhucheng in?

Zhucheng is located in Shandong, China.

Is Zhucheng the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 508 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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