Bao'an Population 2026

Bao'an has a population of 4,476,554, making it the #24 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Guangdong. Roughly 0.3% of China's population lives here. It is about 5.6× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

Location of Bao'an (capital Beijing shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

4,476,554

Rank in China

#24

Coordinates

22.55°N, 113.88°E

~-9,999 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai

Distance to capital (Beijing)

1,944 km

1,207 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Guangdong

City	Population	Rank in China
Shenzhen	17,494,398	#3
Guangzhou	16,096,724	#4
Dongguan	9,644,871	#8
Foshan	9,042,509	#12
Zhongshan	3,841,873	#31
Shantou	3,838,900	#33
Huizhou	2,900,113	#46
Yunfu	2,612,800	#53

Cities near Bao'an

Shenzhen17,494,398 people · ~19 km away
Shajing127,089 people · ~23 km away
Tantou320,304 people · ~23 km away
Gongheyong204,881 people · ~25 km away
Humen191,891 people · ~37 km away
Longgang215,273 people · ~43 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bao'an?

Bao'an has a population of 4,476,554 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #24 biggest city in China.

What region is Bao'an in?

Bao'an is located in Guangdong, China.

Is Bao'an the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,944 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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