Qinhuangdao Population 2026
Qinhuangdao has a population of 759,718, making it the #219 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Hebei. Roughly 0.1% of China's population lives here. It is about 33× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
759,718
Rank in China
#219
Coordinates
39.94°N, 119.59°E
~2 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
272 km
169 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Hebei
| City | Population | Rank in China |
|---|---|---|
| Shijiazhuang | 3,938,513 | #29 |
| Tangshan | 3,372,102 | #38 |
| Baoding | 2,739,887 | #49 |
| Handan | 1,358,318 | #121 |
| Sanhe | 965,075 | #183 |
| Langfang | 868,066 | #200 |
| Xingtai | 798,770 | #211 |
| Zhangjiakou | 692,602 | #228 |
Cities near Qinhuangdao
- Shanhaiguan140,000 people · ~16 km away
- Changli64,476 people · ~45 km away
- Tangjiazhuang79,489 people · ~100 km away
- Linxi100,316 people · ~101 km away
- Zhaogezhuang86,555 people · ~102 km away
- Xingcheng98,968 people · ~122 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Qinhuangdao?
Qinhuangdao has a population of 759,718 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #219 biggest city in China.
What region is Qinhuangdao in?
Qinhuangdao is located in Hebei, China.
Is Qinhuangdao the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 272 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.