Humen Population 2026

Humen has a population of 191,891, making it the #446 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Guangdong. It is about 130× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

191,891

Rank in China

#446

Coordinates

22.82°N, 113.67°E

~20 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai

Distance to capital (Beijing)

1,917 km

1,190 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 Humen

Gongheyong204,881 people · ~14 km away
Shajing127,089 people · ~17 km away
Tantou320,304 people · ~18 km away
Dongguan9,644,871 people · ~23 km away
Shijie246,960 people · ~33 km away
Shiqiao135,308 people · ~35 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Humen?

Humen has a population of 191,891 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #446 biggest city in China.

What region is Humen in?

Humen is located in Guangdong, China.

Is Humen the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,917 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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