Zitong Population 2026

Zitong has a population of 212,819, making it the #416 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Chongqing. It is about 117× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

212,819

Rank in China

#416

Coordinates

30.18°N, 105.83°E

~258 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai

Distance to capital (Beijing)

1,446 km

898 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Chongqing

City	Population	Rank in China
Chongqing	7,457,599	#13
Wanzhou	1,545,900	#99
Wanxian	859,662	#202
Banan	508,703	#285
Hechuan	377,213	#326
Fuling	268,658	#376
Beibei	247,702	#392
Bachuan	208,520	#421

Cities near Zitong

Bachuan208,520 people · ~42 km away
Suining656,760 people · ~44 km away
Hechuan377,213 people · ~47 km away
Beibei247,702 people · ~70 km away
Gaoping204,368 people · ~71 km away
Nanchong1,858,875 people · ~73 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Zitong?

Zitong has a population of 212,819 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #416 biggest city in China.

What region is Zitong in?

Zitong is located in Chongqing, China.

Is Zitong the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,446 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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