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Baoshan overview
Baoshan (orange) and the other large cities of China
Baoshan lies in Yunnan in China at 25.12°N, 99.16°E, about 1,680 m above sea level. The local time zone is Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8); GeoNames classifies it as a district seat.
It is smaller than Huludao (944,495) and larger than Chengde (920,395). 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 2,297 km away; the nearest large city is Tengyue, 67 km from Baoshan.
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 Baoshan
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Tengyue Yunnan | 67 km | 127,133 |
| Longling County Yunnan | 76 km | 270,000 |
| Lushui Yunnan | 84 km | 197,000 |
| Dali Yunnan | 118 km | 235,305 |
| Xiangcheng Yunnan | 146 km | 121,959 |
| Lincang Yunnan | 167 km | 323,708 |
| Mengmao Yunnan | 181 km | 112,578 |
Largest cities in China
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Baoshan?
Baoshan has about 935,618 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Baoshan the capital of China?
No. The capital of China is Beijing (18,960,744 people), about 2,297 km away. Baoshan is the 188th largest city of the country and a district seat.
How big is Baoshan compared with the rest of China?
Its 935,618 residents are 0.1% of the 1,411,968,572 people living in China today. Shanghai is larger with 24,874,500 people.
Where is Baoshan?
In Yunnan, China, at latitude 25.12 and longitude 99.16, 1,680 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Tengyue (67 km), Longling County (76 km), Lushui (84 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Baoshan Population 2026 — China. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/china/baoshan/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/china/baoshan/">Baoshan 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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