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Baicheng overview
Baicheng (orange) and the other large cities of China
Baicheng lies in Jilin in China at 45.62°N, 122.83°E, about 150 m above sea level. The local time zone is Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8); GeoNames classifies it as a district seat.
It is smaller than Tantou (320,304) and larger than Lianshan (313,247). The largest city in China is Shanghai with 24,874,500 people; the capital, Beijing, has 18,960,744.
The national capital, Beijing, is about 824 km away; the nearest large city is Taonan, 32 km from Baicheng.
China as a whole has a live population of 1,411,968,572 (-0.2% a year) and ranks #2 of 238 countries — see the China population page for the full statistics and the China atlas for provinces, terrain and society maps.
Cities near Baicheng
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Taonan Jilin | 32 km | 112,819 |
| Ulanhot Inner Mongolia | 78 km | 265,600 |
| Fuyu Jilin | 162 km | 138,704 |
| Songyuan Jilin | 165 km | 113,611 |
| Honggang Heilongjiang | 181 km | 147,977 |
| Hulan Ergi Heilongjiang | 187 km | 265,344 |
| Zhaozhou Heilongjiang | 189 km | 114,009 |
| Longjiang Heilongjiang | 193 km | 106,384 |
Largest cities in China
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Baicheng?
Baicheng has about 316,970 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Baicheng the capital of China?
No. The capital of China is Beijing (18,960,744 people), about 824 km away. Baicheng is the 362nd largest city of the country and a district seat.
How big is Baicheng compared with the rest of China?
Its 316,970 residents are 0% of the 1,411,968,572 people living in China today. Shanghai is larger with 24,874,500 people.
Where is Baicheng?
In Jilin, China, at latitude 45.62 and longitude 122.83, 150 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Taonan (32 km), Ulanhot (78 km), Fuyu (162 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Baicheng Population 2026 — China. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/china/baicheng/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/china/baicheng/">Baicheng Population 2026 — China</a> — GlostatsFigures on this page may be quoted, charted or republished as long as the page is credited with a link. Terms · Download the data as CSV · Embed a live counter.
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