Huizhou Population 2026

Huizhou has a population of 2,900,113, making it the #46 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Guangdong. Roughly 0.2% of China's population lives here. It is about 8.6× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

2,900,113

Rank in China

#46

Coordinates

23.11°N, 114.42°E

~25 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai

Distance to capital (Beijing)

1,877 km

1,166 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
Yunfu	2,612,800	#53

Cities near Huizhou

Luoyang123,144 people · ~16 km away
Pingshan113,631 people · ~33 km away
Danshui126,701 people · ~35 km away
Longgang215,273 people · ~46 km away
Shilong109,733 people · ~58 km away
Shijie246,960 people · ~64 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Huizhou?

Huizhou has a population of 2,900,113 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #46 biggest city in China.

What region is Huizhou in?

Huizhou is located in Guangdong, China.

Is Huizhou the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,877 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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