Linxia City population
Linxia City is a county-level area in Gansu Province, China. Resident population was 388,400 people in 2025, with a density of 4,364.0 people per km². Explore historical, census and economic data.
Population structure · 2025
Latest-year age structure, births, deaths, city population and ethnic population.
| Age group | Resident population | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Age 60+ | 78,400 people | 20.2% |
| Age 65+ | 35,400 people | 9.1% |
Data basis / note：常住
Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 2022 to 2025.
Historical indicators
Selected years from our annual dataset.
| Value | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident population | 364,800 people | 369,700 people | 378,700 people | 388,400 people |
| Urbanization rate | 90.2% | 90.4% | 90.7% | 91.0% |
| Birth rate | 10.77 ‰ | 10.43 ‰ | 10.13 ‰ | 9.82 ‰ |
| Death rate | 6.90 ‰ | 8.10 ‰ | 8.00 ‰ | 7.99 ‰ |
| 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
- $1.8B2025
- GDP growth
- 6.5%
- Primary industry
- $41.7M
- Secondary industry
- $343.5M
- Tertiary industry
- $1.5B
- Urban disposable income
- $4,317
- Rural disposable income
- $3,171
Townships and subdistricts
Population of townships, towns and subdistricts from the latest census.
| Township / subdistrict | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dongqu (东区街道) | 78,895 | 40,394 | 38,501 |
| Chengbei (城北街道) | 41,172 | 21,080 | 20,092 |
| Nanlong (南龙镇) | 36,463 | 18,669 | 17,794 |
| Baohan (枹罕镇) | 34,499 | 17,663 | 16,836 |
| Hongyuan (红园街道) | 29,794 | 15,255 | 14,539 |
| Xiguan (西关街道) | 29,139 | 14,919 | 14,220 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Linxia City?
The resident population of Linxia City was 388,400 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 Linxia City?
The population density is 4,364.0 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 89 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
- LinxiaCounty-level area
- KangleCounty-level area
- YongjingCounty-level area
- GuangheCounty-level area
- HezhengCounty-level area
- Dongxiang Autonomous CountyCounty-level area
- Jishishan Bonan Dongxiang Salar Autonomous CountyCounty-level area
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Data source: 临夏市2025年国民经济和社会发展统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources