Putian, China
Major city · Population 1.5M
Putian is the 92nd largest city in China with a population of approximately 1,539,389 people as of 2026. This makes it the 301st largest city in the world, accounting for 0.11% of China's total population of 1.41B. Putian is classified as a major city and operates in the Asia/Shanghai timezone.
Population
1,539,389
Global Rank
#301
Country Rank
#92
% of China
0.11%
Putian on the Map
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%
Other Major Cities in China
Nearest Major Cities
Closest cities to Putian with over 100,000 people
| City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Quanzhou | 1,469,157 | 72 km |
| Fuzhou | 3,740,000 | 75 km |
| Jinjiang | 1,416,151 | 82 km |
| Xiamen | 4,617,251 | 142 km |
| Ningde | 429,260 | 145 km |
| Nanping | 467,875 | 158 km |
| Sanming | 602,166 | 166 km |
| Zhangzhou | 589,831 | 171 km |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Putian?
The population of Putian, China is approximately 1,539,389 people, making it the 301st largest city in the world and the 92nd largest in China.
Is Putian the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing. Putian is the 92nd largest city in the country.
What timezone is Putian in?
Putian is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone.