Ziyang Population 2026

Ziyang has a population of 905,729, making it the #192 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Sichuan. Roughly 0.1% of China's population lives here. It is about 27× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

905,729

Rank in China

#192

Coordinates

30.12°N, 104.65°E

~365 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai

Distance to capital (Beijing)

1,523 km

946 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Sichuan

City	Population	Rank in China
Chengdu	13,568,357	#5
Bazhong	2,712,894	#51
Nanchong	1,858,875	#75
Dazhou	1,589,435	#94
Mianyang	1,550,000	#98
Zigong	1,262,064	#133
Neijiang	1,251,095	#135
Meishan	1,107,742	#157

Cities near Ziyang

Chonglong58,441 people · ~43 km away
Neijiang1,251,095 people · ~72 km away
Meishan1,107,742 people · ~79 km away
Chengdu13,568,357 people · ~82 km away
Zigong1,262,064 people · ~88 km away
Suining656,760 people · ~99 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ziyang?

Ziyang has a population of 905,729 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #192 biggest city in China.

What region is Ziyang in?

Ziyang is located in Sichuan, China.

Is Ziyang the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,523 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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