Dongguan Population 2026

Dongguan has a population of 9,644,871, making it the #8 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Guangdong. Roughly 0.7% of China's population lives here. It is about 2.6× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

9,644,871

Rank in China

Coordinates

23.02°N, 113.75°E

~1 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai

Distance to capital (Beijing)

1,894 km

1,176 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Guangdong

City	Population	Rank in China
Shenzhen	17,494,398	#3
Guangzhou	16,096,724	#4
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
Yunfu	2,612,800	#53

Cities near Dongguan

Shijie246,960 people · ~10 km away
Shilong109,733 people · ~15 km away
Humen191,891 people · ~23 km away
Gongheyong204,881 people · ~29 km away
Tantou320,304 people · ~31 km away
Shajing127,089 people · ~31 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Dongguan?

Dongguan has a population of 9,644,871 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #8 biggest city in China.

What region is Dongguan in?

Dongguan is located in Guangdong, China.

Is Dongguan the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,894 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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