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Nanning, China

Major city 路 Population 3.8M

Nanning is the 30th largest city in China with a population of approximately 3,839,800 people as of 2026. This makes it the 86th largest city in the world, accounting for 0.27% of China's total population of 1.41B. Nanning is classified as a major city and operates in the Asia/Shanghai timezone.

Population

3,839,800

Global Rank

#86

Country Rank

#30

% of China

0.27%

Nanning 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 Nanning with over 100,000 people

Cities closest to Nanning by distance
CityPopulationDistance
Qinzhou1,296,30099 km
Chongzuo384,905109 km
Fangchenggang276,315117 km
Guigang1,086,327135 km
Laibin910,282139 km
M贸ng C谩i108,553148 km
Hepu192,813158 km
Beihai525,329170 km

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Nanning?

The population of Nanning, China is approximately 3,839,800 people, making it the 86th largest city in the world and the 30th largest in China.

Is Nanning the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing. Nanning is the 30th largest city in the country.

What timezone is Nanning in?

Nanning is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone.