Danshui Population 2026

Danshui has a population of 126,701, making it the #558 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Guangdong. It is about 196× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

Location of Danshui (capital Beijing shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

126,701

Rank in China

#558

Coordinates

22.80°N, 114.47°E

~27 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai

Distance to capital (Beijing)

1,911 km

1,187 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
Bao'an	4,476,554	#24
Zhongshan	3,841,873	#31
Shantou	3,838,900	#33
Huizhou	2,900,113	#46

Cities near Danshui

Longgang215,273 people · ~23 km away
Pingshan113,631 people · ~33 km away
Huizhou2,900,113 people · ~35 km away
Luoyang123,144 people · ~45 km away
Shenzhen17,494,398 people · ~50 km away
Tantou320,304 people · ~65 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Danshui?

Danshui has a population of 126,701 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #558 biggest city in China.

What region is Danshui in?

Danshui is located in Guangdong, China.

Is Danshui the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,911 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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