Maerkang City population
Maerkang City is a county-level area in Sichuan Province, China. Resident population was 60,400 people in 2024, with a density of 9.1 people per km². Explore historical, census and economic data.
Population structure · 2025
Latest-year age structure, births, deaths, city population and ethnic population.
Ethnic population：藏族82.6%、羌族2.9%、回族1.0%、汉族13.2%
Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 2023 to 2025.
Historical indicators
Selected years from our annual dataset.
| Value | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resident population | 60,200 people | 60,400 people | — |
| Urbanization rate | 56.0% | 57.3% | — |
| Birth rate | 7.66 ‰ | 8.30 ‰ | — |
| Death rate | 4.52 ‰ | 2.94 ‰ | — |
| 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
- $909.8M2025
- GDP growth
- 6.6%
- Primary industry
- $76.0M
- Secondary industry
- $113.8M
- Tertiary industry
- $720.0M
- Urban disposable income
- $6,593
- Rural disposable income
- $2,891
Townships and subdistricts
Population of townships, towns and subdistricts from the latest census.
| Township / subdistrict | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maerkang (马尔康镇) | 35,098 | 17,970 | 17,128 |
| Ribu (日部乡) | 3,562 | 1,824 | 1,738 |
| Baiwan (白湾乡) | 2,865 | 1,467 | 1,398 |
| Caodeng (草登乡) | 2,675 | 1,370 | 1,305 |
| Jiaomu (脚木足乡) | 2,559 | 1,310 | 1,249 |
| Suomo (梭磨乡) | 2,017 | 1,033 | 984 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Maerkang City?
The resident population of Maerkang City was 60,400 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 Maerkang City?
The population density is 9.1 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 6,633 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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- WenchuanCounty-level area
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Data source: 2024年统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources