Province of Sichuan, China

Location of province of Sichuan on a map

Sichuan is a province found in the nation of China. Home to 80,418,200 people, it is the 4th largest division in China in terms of population.

Sichuan gained its current status as a province in the year 1949. The government of Sichuan is lead by Wei Hong and is based in the province capital of Chengdu (Population: 7,415,590).

The most populous cities in Sichuan are: Chengdu (Population: 7,415,590), Nanchong (Population: 7,150,000), Zigong (Population: 689,961), Neijiang (Population: 546,854), Dadukou (Population: 461,513).

Sichuan Province - Quick Facts

Country China
Region Type Province
ISO Code CN_51
Time Zone HKT
Year of Establishment 1949
Capital Chengdu (Population: 7,415,590)
Head of Government Wei Hong
Total Population 80,418,200
Total Area 491,146 sq km (189,632 sq miles)
Population Density 163.7 sq km (424.1 sq miles)