Dasha Population 2026

Dasha has a population of 116,307, making it the #595 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Guangdong. It is about 214× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

116,307

Rank in China

#595

Coordinates

23.11°N, 113.44°E

~13 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai

Distance to capital (Beijing)

1,888 km

1,172 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 Dasha

Guangzhou16,096,724 people · ~20 km away
Shiqiao135,308 people · ~20 km away
Dongguan9,644,871 people · ~33 km away
Foshan9,042,509 people · ~33 km away
Daliang210,411 people · ~36 km away
Shijie246,960 people · ~36 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Dasha?

Dasha has a population of 116,307 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #595 biggest city in China.

What region is Dasha in?

Dasha is located in Guangdong, China.

Is Dasha the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,888 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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