Nanchuan District population
Nanchuan District is a county-level area in Chongqing Municipality, China. Resident population was 547,500 people in 2025, with a density of 211.5 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 0–17 | 95,500 people | 17.4% |
| Age 18–34 | 135,700 people | 24.8% |
| Age 35–59 | 263,200 people | 48.1% |
| Age 60+ | 172,100 people | 31.4% |
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 | 571,200 people | 553,500 people | 550,900 people | 547,500 people |
| Urbanization rate | 62.2% | 63.1% | 63.7% | 64.1% |
| Birth rate | 5.60 ‰ | 5.17 ‰ | 4.91 ‰ | 4.41 ‰ |
| Death rate | 7.71 ‰ | 8.64 ‰ | 8.28 ‰ | 8.37 ‰ |
| 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
- $7.4B2025
- GDP growth
- 6.1%
- Primary industry
- $959.5M
- Secondary industry
- $2.3B
- Tertiary industry
- $4.1B
- Urban disposable income
- $6,502
- Rural disposable income
- $3,113
Townships and subdistricts
Population of townships, towns and subdistricts from the latest census.
| Township / subdistrict | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nancheng (南城街道) | 105,292 | 53,910 | 51,382 |
| Xicheng (西城街道) | 101,799 | 52,121 | 49,678 |
| Dongcheng (东城街道) | 83,856 | 42,934 | 40,922 |
| Shuijiang (水江镇) | 44,703 | 22,888 | 21,815 |
| Nanping (南平镇) | 30,143 | 15,433 | 14,710 |
| Daguan (大观镇) | 19,469 | 9,968 | 9,501 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Nanchuan District?
The resident population of Nanchuan District was 547,500 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 Nanchuan District?
The population density is 211.5 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 2,589 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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Data source: 2025年重庆市南川区国民经济和社会发展统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources