Shajing Population 2026

Shajing has a population of 127,089, making it the #555 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Guangdong. It is about 196× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

127,089

Rank in China

#555

Coordinates

22.75°N, 113.82°E

~8 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai

Distance to capital (Beijing)

1,924 km

1,195 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 Shajing

Tantou320,304 people · ~2 km away
Gongheyong204,881 people · ~3 km away
Humen191,891 people · ~17 km away
Bao'an4,476,554 people · ~23 km away
Dongguan9,644,871 people · ~31 km away
Shenzhen17,494,398 people · ~34 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Shajing?

Shajing has a population of 127,089 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #555 biggest city in China.

What region is Shajing in?

Shajing is located in Guangdong, China.

Is Shajing the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,924 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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