Nanjiang County population
Nanjiang County is a county-level area in Sichuan Province, China. Resident population was 454,300 people in 2025, with a density of 134.3 people per km². Explore historical, census and economic data.
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 | 455,300 people | 449,400 people | 465,600 people | 454,300 people |
| Urbanization rate | 39.3% | 40.5% | 40.8% | 42.6% |
| Birth rate | — | 6.82 ‰ | — | — |
| Death rate | — | 10.28 ‰ | — | — |
| 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
- $2.3B2025
- GDP growth
- 6.1%
- Primary industry
- $532.5M
- Secondary industry
- $487.3M
- Tertiary industry
- $1.3B
- Urban disposable income
- $6,118
- Rural disposable income
- $2,714
Townships and subdistricts
Population of townships, towns and subdistricts from the latest census.
| Township / subdistrict | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jizhou (集州街道) | 124,583 | 63,786 | 60,797 |
| Zhangchi (长赤镇) | 52,420 | 26,839 | 25,581 |
| Zhengzhi (正直镇) | 31,272 | 16,011 | 15,261 |
| Gongshan (公山镇) | 19,362 | 9,913 | 9,449 |
| Shahe (沙河镇) | 18,552 | 9,499 | 9,053 |
| Dahe (大河镇) | 17,824 | 9,126 | 8,698 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Nanjiang County?
The resident population of Nanjiang County was 454,300 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 Nanjiang County?
The population density is 134.3 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 3,383 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
- BazhouCounty-level area
- EnyangCounty-level area
- TongjiangCounty-level area
- PingchangCounty-level area
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Data source: 2025年南江县国民经济和社会发展统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources