Bazhong is a prefecture-level city located in the north-eastern region of Sichuan province, China. It serves as a significant administrative center within the province, characterized by its growing urban infrastructure and demographic shifts.
As of the end of 2024, the city had a resident population of approximately 2.613 million people, with an urbanization rate of 48.91%. The registered population for the city stood at 3.543 million by the end of that same year. The urban districts of Bazhou and Enyang represent key residential areas within the prefecture.