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ObjectivesTo investigate the epidemiological status quo of hypertension in elderly population in Changchun, China, and provide a reference for the prevention and control strategies of hypertension of elderly population in this region.DesignA cross-sectional study, as a part of a comprehensive project in Northeast China, was designed to perform in 10 districts in Changchun.Participants and settingA total of 6846 participants who were ≥60 years old were selected using a random sampling method.Main outcome measuresThe epidemiological status quo of hypertension.ResultsThe prevalence of hypertension in Changchun was 52.6%. Among participants with hypertension enrolled in this study, 87.6% of the participants had been diagnosed with hypertension before the study, 69.1% was taking antihypertensive medications and 66.9% had effective blood pressure control. Obesity, widower/widow, history of diseases and family history of hypertension were risk factors of hypertension (all pConclusionThe rates of awareness, treatment and control of hypertension are greater in Changchun than those in China, indicating that the prevention and control of hypertension in Changchun are effective. However, the prevalence of hypertension in the elderly population in China is lower than that in Changchun, also rendering Changchun a substantial challenge for the supervision of hypertension.