Nantou Population 2026

Nantou has a population of 130,370, making it the #543 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Guangdong. It is about 191× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

130,370

Rank in China

#543

Coordinates

22.72°N, 113.29°E

~-2 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai

Distance to capital (Beijing)

1,933 km

1,200 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 Nantou

Daliang210,411 people · ~14 km away
Zhongshan3,841,873 people · ~24 km away
Shiqiao135,308 people · ~26 km away
Jiangmen1,795,459 people · ~26 km away
Shaping107,589 people · ~35 km away
Foshan9,042,509 people · ~38 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Nantou?

Nantou has a population of 130,370 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #543 biggest city in China.

What region is Nantou in?

Nantou is located in Guangdong, China.

Is Nantou the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,933 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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