Zhang County population
Zhang County is a county-level area in Gansu Province, China. Resident population was 163,100 people in 2024, with a density of 75.3 people per km². Explore historical, census and economic data.
Population structure · 2024
Latest-year age structure, births, deaths, city population and ethnic population.
| Age group | Resident population | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Age 0–14 | 36,200 people | 22.2% |
| Age 15–64 | 106,600 people | 65.4% |
Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 2013 to 2024.
Historical indicators
Selected years from our annual dataset.
| Value | 2018 | 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident population | — | — | 165,400 people | 165,200 people | 163,704 people | 163,100 people |
| Urbanization rate | — | — | 34.7% | 35.3% | 36.6% | 37.9% |
| Birth rate | — | — | 10.81 ‰ | 9.48 ‰ | 8.61 ‰ | 8.57 ‰ |
| Death rate | — | — | 9.64 ‰ | 9.99 ‰ | 10.61 ‰ | 9.49 ‰ |
| 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
- $706.5M2025
- GDP growth
- 7.5%
- Primary industry
- $132.1M
- Secondary industry
- $175.2M
- Tertiary industry
- $399.2M
- Urban disposable income
- $4,994
- Rural disposable income
- $1,703
Townships and subdistricts
Population of townships, towns and subdistricts from the latest census.
| Township / subdistrict | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wuyang (武阳镇) | 48,958 | 25,066 | 23,892 |
| Xinsi (新寺镇) | 17,990 | 9,211 | 8,779 |
| Sancha (三岔镇) | 16,430 | 8,412 | 8,018 |
| Jinzhong (金钟镇) | 14,433 | 7,390 | 7,043 |
| Yanjing (盐井镇) | 12,270 | 6,282 | 5,988 |
| Si (四族镇) | 8,643 | 4,425 | 4,218 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Zhang County?
The resident population of Zhang County was 163,100 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 Zhang County?
The population density is 75.3 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 2,165 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
- AndingCounty-level area
- TongweiCounty-level area
- LongxiCounty-level area
- WeiyuanCounty-level area
- LintaoCounty-level area
- MinCounty-level area
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Data source: 定西统计年鉴2025+关于2024年全市主要人口数据的通报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources