Dezhou Population 2026

Dezhou has a population of 679,535, making it the #236 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Shandong. It is about 37× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

679,535

Rank in China

#236

Coordinates

37.45°N, 116.37°E

~25 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai

Distance to capital (Beijing)

274 km

170 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Shandong

City	Population	Rank in China
Qingdao	7,172,451	#15
Jinan	4,335,989	#26
Zibo	3,129,228	#41
Linyi	2,743,843	#48
Yantai	2,227,733	#60
Weifang	2,044,028	#65
Tai’an	1,735,425	#84
Heze	1,346,717	#123

Cities near Dezhou

Hengshui522,147 people · ~68 km away
Jizhou362,013 people · ~71 km away
Botou63,045 people · ~72 km away
Nangong82,386 people · ~87 km away
Qingnian110,046 people · ~89 km away
Jinan4,335,989 people · ~103 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Dezhou?

Dezhou has a population of 679,535 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #236 biggest city in China.

What region is Dezhou in?

Dezhou is located in Shandong, China.

Is Dezhou the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 274 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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