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Mianyang, China

Major city Β· Population 1.6M

Mianyang is the 90th largest city in China with a population of approximately 1,550,000 people as of 2026. This makes it the 296th largest city in the world, accounting for 0.11% of China's total population of 1.41B. Mianyang is classified as a major city and operates in the Asia/Shanghai timezone.

Population

1,550,000

Global Rank

#296

Country Rank

#90

% of China

0.11%

Mianyang 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 Mianyang with over 100,000 people

Cities closest to Mianyang by distance
CityPopulationDistance
Luojiang212,18625 km
Jiangyou127,22533 km
Mianzhu, Deyang, Sichuan510,00046 km
Deyang735,07047 km
Pingwu County180,000105 km
Chengdu13,568,357107 km
Suining656,760136 km
Ziyang905,729150 km

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Mianyang?

The population of Mianyang, China is approximately 1,550,000 people, making it the 296th largest city in the world and the 90th largest in China.

Is Mianyang the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing. Mianyang is the 90th largest city in the country.

What timezone is Mianyang in?

Mianyang is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone.