Longgang Population 2026

Longgang has a population of 215,273, making it the #414 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Guangdong. It is about 116× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

215,273

Rank in China

#414

Coordinates

22.72°N, 114.26°E

~34 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai

Distance to capital (Beijing)

1,921 km

1,193 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 Longgang

Danshui126,701 people · ~23 km away
Shenzhen17,494,398 people · ~28 km away
Bao'an4,476,554 people · ~43 km away
Tantou320,304 people · ~44 km away
Shajing127,089 people · ~46 km away
Huizhou2,900,113 people · ~46 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Longgang?

Longgang has a population of 215,273 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #414 biggest city in China.

What region is Longgang in?

Longgang is located in Guangdong, China.

Is Longgang the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,921 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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