Sanshui Population 2026

Sanshui has a population of 153,714, making it the #490 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Guangdong. It is about 162× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

153,714

Rank in China

#490

Coordinates

23.15°N, 112.89°E

~12 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai

Distance to capital (Beijing)

1,892 km

1,175 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 Sanshui

Shiwan82,031 people · ~26 km away
Foshan9,042,509 people · ~28 km away
Guangzhou16,096,724 people · ~37 km away
Shaping107,589 people · ~43 km away
Zhaoqing1,553,109 people · ~46 km away
Daliang210,411 people · ~51 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Sanshui?

Sanshui has a population of 153,714 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #490 biggest city in China.

What region is Sanshui in?

Sanshui is located in Guangdong, China.

Is Sanshui the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,892 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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