Zitong County population
Zitong County is a county-level area in Sichuan Province, China. Resident population was 278,000 people in 2023, with a density of 192.5 people per km². Explore historical, census and economic data.
Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 2023 to 2025.
Historical indicators
Selected years from our annual dataset.
| Value | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resident population | 278,000 people | — | — |
| Urbanization rate | 35.9% | — | — |
| Birth rate | — | — | — |
| Death rate | — | — | — |
| 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
- $3.3B2025
- GDP growth
- 6.6%
- Primary industry
- $498.1M
- Secondary industry
- $963.4M
- Tertiary industry
- $1.9B
- Urban disposable income
- $6,480
- Rural disposable income
- $3,272
Townships and subdistricts
Population of townships, towns and subdistricts from the latest census.
| Township / subdistrict | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wenchang (文昌镇) | 91,984 | 47,096 | 44,888 |
| Zhangqing (长卿镇) | 28,727 | 14,708 | 14,019 |
| Xuzhou (许州镇) | 28,426 | 14,554 | 13,872 |
| Liya (黎雅镇) | 18,209 | 9,323 | 8,886 |
| Shiniu (石牛镇) | 14,073 | 7,205 | 6,868 |
| Hongren (宏仁镇) | 12,373 | 6,335 | 6,038 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Zitong County?
The resident population of Zitong County was 278,000 people in 2023. This figure refers to people living in the area for more than six months, unless the source states otherwise.
How densely populated is Zitong County?
The population density is 192.5 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 1,444 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
- FuchengCounty-level area
- YouxianCounty-level area
- AnzhouCounty-level area
- SantaiCounty-level area
- YantingCounty-level area
- Beichuan Qiang Autonomous CountyCounty-level area
- PingwuCounty-level area
- JiangyouCounty-level area
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Data source: 2023年统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources