Laohekou Population 2026
Laohekou has a population of 253,112, making it the #390 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Hubei. It is about 98× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
253,112
Rank in China
#390
Coordinates
32.39°N, 111.67°E
~93 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
938 km
582 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Hubei
Cities near Laohekou
- Gucheng Chengguanzhen74,038 people · ~14 km away
- Danjiangkou92,008 people · ~23 km away
- Dengzhou285,032 people · ~51 km away
- Xiangyang1,294,733 people · ~59 km away
- Nanzhang Chengguanzhen83,604 people · ~69 km away
- Shiyan3,460,000 people · ~88 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Laohekou?
Laohekou has a population of 253,112 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #390 biggest city in China.
What region is Laohekou in?
Laohekou is located in Hubei, China.
Is Laohekou the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 938 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.