Chaotian District population
Chaotian District is a county-level area in Sichuan Province, China. Resident population was 116,000 people in 2025, with a density of 71.9 people per km². Explore historical, census and economic data.
Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 2000 to 2025.
Historical indicators
Selected years from our annual dataset.
| Value | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident population | 126,500 people | 124,000 people | 123,300 people | 122,000 people | 118,200 people | 116,000 people |
| Urbanization rate | 31.5% | 32.3% | 32.9% | 33.9% | — | 36.2% |
| Birth rate | — | — | 10.89 ‰ | 6.70 ‰ | — | — |
| Death rate | — | — | 12.95 ‰ | 11.88 ‰ | — | — |
| GDP | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Census data
Population, households, age structure and ethnic composition from modern censuses.
Ethnic composition
Population by ethnic group in the most recent census.
Economy and income
Gross domestic product, growth and household disposable income.
Economy and income
- GDP
- $1.3B2025
- GDP growth
- 5.9%
- Primary industry
- $237.8M
- Secondary industry
- $500.7M
- Tertiary industry
- $571.6M
- Urban disposable income
- $6,044
- Rural disposable income
- $2,665
Townships and subdistricts
Population of townships, towns and subdistricts from the latest census.
| Township / subdistrict | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaotian (朝天镇) | 34,197 | 17,509 | 16,688 |
| Zhongzi (中子镇) | 14,806 | 7,581 | 7,225 |
| Yangmu (羊木镇) | 14,272 | 7,307 | 6,965 |
| Cengjia (曾家镇) | 11,523 | 5,900 | 5,623 |
| Datan (大滩镇) | 9,983 | 5,111 | 4,872 |
| Shahe (沙河镇) | 9,603 | 4,917 | 4,686 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Chaotian District?
The resident population of Chaotian District was 116,000 people in 2025. This figure refers to people living in the area for more than six months, unless the source states otherwise.
How densely populated is Chaotian District?
The population density is 71.9 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 1,613 km².
Where does this data come from?
Figures are compiled from national statistical yearbooks, census publications and official regional statistics. Each table displays its reference year. Read the data sources page for details.
Nearby areas
- LizhouCounty-level area
- ZhaohuaCounty-level area
- WangcangCounty-level area
- QingchuanCounty-level area
- JiangeCounty-level area
- CangxiCounty-level area
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Data source: https://www.gyct.gov.cn/gongkai/show/20260710100336456.html · Methodology and sources: Data sources