Gannan County population
Gannan County is a county-level area in Heilongjiang Province, China. Resident population was 260,000 people in 2024, with a density of 59.3 people per km². Explore historical, census and economic data.
Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 2022 to 2024.
Historical indicators
Selected years from our annual dataset.
| Value | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resident population | 278,500 people | — | 260,000 people |
| Urbanization rate | 34.6% | — | — |
| Birth rate | 3.00 ‰ | — | 1.61 ‰ |
| Death rate | 4.81 ‰ | — | — |
| 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
- $1.5B2025
- GDP growth
- 1.8%
- Primary industry
- $674.5M
- Secondary industry
- $307.4M
- Tertiary industry
- $510.4M
- Urban disposable income
- $3,633
- Rural disposable income
- $2,095
Townships and subdistricts
Population of townships, towns and subdistricts from the latest census.
| Township / subdistrict | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gannan (甘南镇) | 100,104 | 51,253 | 48,851 |
| Chahayangnongchang (查哈阳农场) | 44,992 | 23,036 | 21,956 |
| Baoshan (宝山乡) | 28,508 | 14,596 | 13,912 |
| Zhongxing (中兴乡) | 20,247 | 10,366 | 9,881 |
| Dongyang (东阳镇) | 18,900 | 9,677 | 9,223 |
| Jubao (巨宝镇) | 14,659 | 7,505 | 7,154 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gannan County?
The resident population of Gannan County was 260,000 people in 2024. This figure refers to people living in the area for more than six months, unless the source states otherwise.
How densely populated is Gannan County?
The population density is 59.3 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 4,384 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.
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- LongshaCounty-level area
- JianhuaCounty-level area
- TiefengCounty-level area
- AngangxiCounty-level area
- FulaerjiCounty-level area
- NianzishanCounty-level area
- MeilisiCounty-level area
- LongjiangCounty-level area
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Data source: 甘南县人口概况https://www.gannan.gov.cn/gannan/c100253/202503/c02_537307.shtml · Methodology and sources: Data sources