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Xingyi (orange) and the other large cities of China
Xingyi lies in Guizhou in China at 25.1°N, 104.91°E, about 1,192 m above sea level. The local time zone is Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8); GeoNames classifies it as a local seat.
It is smaller than Lincang (323,708) and larger than Tantou (320,304). 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 1,964 km away; the nearest large city is Qujing, 121 km from Xingyi.
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 Xingyi
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Qujing Yunnan | 121 km | 1,408,500 |
| Liuzhi Guizhou | 137 km | 138,826 |
| Anshun Guizhou | 164 km | 765,313 |
| Liupanshui Guizhou | 167 km | 1,320,825 |
Largest cities in China
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Xingyi?
Xingyi has about 322,890 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Xingyi the capital of China?
No. The capital of China is Beijing (18,960,744 people), about 1,964 km away. Xingyi is the 360th largest city of the country and a local seat.
How big is Xingyi compared with the rest of China?
Its 322,890 residents are 0% of the 1,411,968,572 people living in China today. Shanghai is larger with 24,874,500 people.
Where is Xingyi?
In Guizhou, China, at latitude 25.1 and longitude 104.91, 1,192 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Qujing (121 km), Liuzhi (137 km), Anshun (164 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Xingyi Population 2026 — China. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/china/xingyi/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/china/xingyi/">Xingyi 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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