Heze Population 2026
Heze has a population of 1,346,717, making it the #123 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Shandong. Roughly 0.1% of China's population lives here. It is about 18× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,346,717
Rank in China
#123
Coordinates
35.24°N, 115.47°E
~53 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
525 km
326 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Shandong
Cities near Heze
FAQ
What is the population of Heze?
Heze has a population of 1,346,717 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #123 biggest city in China.
What region is Heze in?
Heze is located in Shandong, China.
Is Heze the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 525 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.