Shiwan Population 2026

Shiwan has a population of 82,031, making it the #806 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Guangdong. It is about 303× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

82,031

Rank in China

#806

Coordinates

23.00°N, 113.08°E

~20 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai

Distance to capital (Beijing)

1,906 km

1,184 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 Shiwan

Foshan9,042,509 people · ~6 km away
Guangzhou16,096,724 people · ~22 km away
Daliang210,411 people · ~25 km away
Sanshui153,714 people · ~26 km away
Shaping107,589 people · ~28 km away
Shiqiao135,308 people · ~29 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Shiwan?

Shiwan has a population of 82,031 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #806 biggest city in China.

What region is Shiwan in?

Shiwan is located in Guangdong, China.

Is Shiwan the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,906 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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