Shijie Population 2026

Shijie has a population of 246,960, making it the #393 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Guangdong. It is about 101× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

246,960

Rank in China

#393

Coordinates

23.10°N, 113.79°E

~3 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai

Distance to capital (Beijing)

1,885 km

1,171 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 Shijie

Shilong109,733 people · ~6 km away
Dongguan9,644,871 people · ~10 km away
Licheng172,775 people · ~22 km away
Humen191,891 people · ~33 km away
Dasha116,307 people · ~36 km away
Gongheyong204,881 people · ~37 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Shijie?

Shijie has a population of 246,960 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #393 biggest city in China.

What region is Shijie in?

Shijie is located in Guangdong, China.

Is Shijie the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,885 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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