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Suzhou is a city in People's Republic of China with a population of 12,748,262 inhabitants, making it one of the world's largest megacities. Discover its history, landmarks, and cultural heritage.
Notable personalities born in Suzhou include: Shi Nai'an.
Suzhou in China
Population
14,121,290
(2026 estimate)
Area
8,657.3
km²
Elevation
5
m
Density
1,631
inh./km²
Coordinates
31.3° N
120.6° E
120.6° E
Suzhou Population Evolution
The population of Suzhou in 2026 is estimated to 14,121,290 inhabitants. This estimate is taken from our extrapolation of available data and not an official estimate.
Population Summary
| Year | Population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 10,459,890 | |
| 2020 | 12,748,262 | +21.9% |
Interactive Map of Suzhou
Points of Interest
What to see in Suzhou
Classical Gardens of Suzhou
Zhouzhuang Town
Gate to the East
Sutong Yangtze River Bridge
Humble Administrator's Garden
Tiger Hill Pagoda
Precious Belt Bridge
Lion Grove Garden
Line 11
Suzhou IFS
Famous People Born in Suzhou
Shi Nai'an
writer
Born 1296
- Died 1372
Sister Cities of Suzhou
Sister cities, also known as twin cities, are formal partnerships between cities in different countries to promote cultural and commercial ties.
This list is based on publicly available structured data and may differ slightly from official municipal publications.
| City | Country | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Kyiv | 🇺🇦 Ukraine | 2,952,301 |
| León de Los Aldama | 🇲🇽 Mexico | 1,579,803 |
| Porto Alegre | 🇧🇷 Brazil | 1,388,794 |
| Antananarivo | 🇲🇬 Madagascar | 1,275,207 |
| Santiago del Estero Province | 🇦🇷 Argentina | 1,060,906 |
| Hwaseong | 🇰🇷 South Korea | 1,004,079 |
| Chiba | 🇯🇵 Japan | 975,014 |
| Jacksonville | 🇺🇸 United States | 949,611 |
| Zaporizhzhia | 🇺🇦 Ukraine | 710,052 |
| Jeonju | 🇰🇷 South Korea | 653,055 |
| Portland | 🇺🇸 United States | 652,503 |
| Riga | 🇱🇻 Latvia | 595,053 |
| Kanazawa | 🇯🇵 Japan | 462,479 |
| Ismailia | 🇪🇬 Egypt | 429,465 |
| Logan City | 🇦🇺 Australia | 345,098 |
| Viña del Mar | 🇨🇱 Chile | 332,875 |
| Venice | 🇮🇹 Italy | 250,369 |
| Ipatinga | 🇧🇷 Brazil | 227,731 |
| Tulcea County | 🇷🇴 Romania | 193,355 |
| Tottori | 🇯🇵 Japan | 187,323 |
| Nijmegen | Netherlands | 177,359 |
| Grenoble | 🇫🇷 France | 156,140 |
| Higashimurayama | 🇯🇵 Japan | 150,458 |
| Brest | 🇫🇷 France | 142,346 |
| Yeongju | 🇰🇷 South Korea | 109,266 |
| Marugame | 🇯🇵 Japan | 109,165 |
| Ikeda | 🇯🇵 Japan | 104,148 |
| Satsumasendai | 🇯🇵 Japan | 91,875 |
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