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Chengdu is the capital city of the Chinese province of Sichuan with a population of 20,937,757 inhabitants, making it one of the world's largest megacities. Discover its history, landmarks, and cultural heritage.
Chengdu in China
Population
20,937,757
inhabitants
Area
14,378.0
km²
Elevation
500
m
Density
1,456
inh./km²
Coordinates
30.7° N
104.1° E
104.1° E
Chengdu Population Evolution
The population of Chengdu in 2026 is estimated to 35,769,390 inhabitants. This estimate is taken from our extrapolation of available data and not an official estimate.
Population Summary
| Year | Population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 857,000 | |
| 1970 | 6,922,918 | +707.8% |
| 1990 | 9,195,004 | +32.8% |
| 2000 | 10,392,531 | +13.0% |
| 2020 | 20,937,757 | +101.5% |
Interactive Map of Chengdu
Points of Interest
What to see in Chengdu
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
Dujiangyan
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport
New Century Global Center
West Pearl Tower
Chengdu Sports Centre
Chengdu railway station
Du Fu Thatched Cottage
Chengdu Greenland Tower
Temple of Marquis Wu, Chengdu
Famous People Born in Chengdu
Ba Jin
writer
Born 1904
- Died 2005
Bai Ling
actor
Born 1966
Zheng Jie
tennis player
Born 1983