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Heze, China

Major city Β· Population 1.3M

Heze is the 116th largest city in China with a population of approximately 1,346,717 people as of 2026. This makes it the 368th largest city in the world, accounting for 0.10% of China's total population of 1.41B. Heze is classified as a major city and operates in the Asia/Shanghai timezone.

Population

1,346,717

Global Rank

#368

Country Rank

#116

% of China

0.10%

Heze on the Map

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China at a Glance

Country Population

1,408,280,000

Capital

Beijing

Region

Eastern Asia

Major Cities

640

GDP per Capita

$13,303

Life Expectancy

78.0 years

Urban Population

65.9%

Growth Rate

0.00%

Nearest Major Cities

Closest cities to Heze with over 100,000 people

Cities closest to Heze by distance
CityPopulationDistance
Puyang Chengguanzhen104,99466 km
Puyang655,67469 km
Shangqiu1,536,39289 km
Jining1,241,012102 km
Kaifeng1,451,741117 km
Fengcheng161,850118 km
Hebi634,721121 km
Yanzhou254,788128 km

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Heze?

The population of Heze, China is approximately 1,346,717 people, making it the 368th largest city in the world and the 116th largest in China.

Is Heze the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing. Heze is the 116th largest city in the country.

What timezone is Heze in?

Heze is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone.