Tangshan Population 2026
Tangshan has a population of 3,372,102, making it the #38 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Hebei. Roughly 0.2% of China's population lives here. It is about 7.4× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
3,372,102
Rank in China
#38
Coordinates
39.64°N, 118.18°E
~7 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
155 km
96 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Hebei
| City | Population | Rank in China |
|---|---|---|
| Shijiazhuang | 3,938,513 | #29 |
| Baoding | 2,739,887 | #49 |
| Handan | 1,358,318 | #121 |
| Sanhe | 965,075 | #183 |
| Langfang | 868,066 | #200 |
| Xingtai | 798,770 | #211 |
| Qinhuangdao | 759,718 | #219 |
| Zhangjiakou | 692,602 | #228 |
Cities near Tangshan
- Fengrun65,150 people · ~21 km away
- Zhaogezhuang86,555 people · ~24 km away
- Linxi100,316 people · ~24 km away
- Tangjiazhuang79,489 people · ~25 km away
- Hangu208,369 people · ~55 km away
- Tanggu535,298 people · ~83 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Tangshan?
Tangshan has a population of 3,372,102 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #38 biggest city in China.
What region is Tangshan in?
Tangshan is located in Hebei, China.
Is Tangshan the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 155 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.