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Baoding (orange) and the other large cities of China
Baoding lies in Hebei in China at 38.87°N, 115.46°E, about 15 m above sea level. The local time zone is Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8); GeoNames classifies it as a district seat.
It is smaller than Linyi (2,743,843) and larger than Bazhong (2,712,894). 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 140 km away; the nearest large city is Dingzhou, 57 km from Baoding.
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 Baoding
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Dingzhou Hebei | 57 km | 152,934 |
| Xinji Hebei | 107 km | 145,911 |
| Zhengding Hebei | 112 km | 193,524 |
| Shijiazhuang Hebei | 126 km | 5,758,403 |
| Hengshui Hebei | 128 km | 522,147 |
| Langfang Hebei | 130 km | 868,066 |
| Luancheng Hebei | 131 km | 597,130 |
| Cangzhou Hebei | 136 km | 527,681 |
Largest cities in China
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Baoding?
Baoding has about 2,739,887 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Baoding the capital of China?
No. The capital of China is Beijing (18,960,744 people), about 140 km away. Baoding is the 59th largest city of the country and a district seat.
How big is Baoding compared with the rest of China?
Its 2,739,887 residents are 0.2% of the 1,411,968,572 people living in China today. Shanghai is larger with 24,874,500 people.
Where is Baoding?
In Hebei, China, at latitude 38.87 and longitude 115.46, 15 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Dingzhou (57 km), Xinji (107 km), Zhengding (112 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Baoding Population 2026 — China. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/china/baoding/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/china/baoding/">Baoding 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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