Licheng Population 2026

Licheng has a population of 172,775, making it the #468 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Guangdong. It is about 144× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

172,775

Rank in China

#468

Coordinates

23.30°N, 113.82°E

~24 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai

Distance to capital (Beijing)

1,863 km

1,157 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 Licheng

Shilong109,733 people · ~20 km away
Shijie246,960 people · ~22 km away
Dongguan9,644,871 people · ~32 km away
Dasha116,307 people · ~44 km away
Luoyang123,144 people · ~48 km away
Humen191,891 people · ~55 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Licheng?

Licheng has a population of 172,775 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #468 biggest city in China.

What region is Licheng in?

Licheng is located in Guangdong, China.

Is Licheng the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,863 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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