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Zhijiang overview
Zhijiang (orange) and the other large cities of China
Zhijiang lies in Hubei in China at 30.42°N, 111.75°E, about 46 m above sea level. The local time zone is Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8).
It is smaller than Gujangbagh (408,894) and larger than Jixi (403,759). 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 1,136 km away; the nearest large city is Zhicheng, 28 km from Zhijiang.
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 Zhijiang
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Zhicheng Hubei | 28 km | 159,383 |
| Jingzhou Hubei | 43 km | 1,052,282 |
| Buhe Hubei | 48 km | 106,347 |
| Yichang Hubei | 55 km | 1,350,150 |
| Jingmen Hubei | 81 km | 632,954 |
| Xiulin Hubei | 100 km | 240,082 |
| Qianjiang Hubei | 109 km | 179,079 |
| Zhongxiang Hubei | 115 km | 439,394 |
Largest cities in China
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Zhijiang?
Zhijiang has about 408,487 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Zhijiang the capital of China?
No. The capital of China is Beijing (18,960,744 people), about 1,136 km away. Zhijiang is the 331st largest city of the country.
How big is Zhijiang compared with the rest of China?
Its 408,487 residents are 0% of the 1,411,968,572 people living in China today. Shanghai is larger with 24,874,500 people.
Where is Zhijiang?
In Hubei, China, at latitude 30.42 and longitude 111.75, 46 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Zhicheng (28 km), Jingzhou (43 km), Buhe (48 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Zhijiang Population 2026 — China. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/china/zhijiang/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/china/zhijiang/">Zhijiang 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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