Tantou Population 2026

Tantou has a population of 320,304, making it the #351 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Guangdong. It is about 78× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

320,304

Rank in China

#351

Coordinates

22.75°N, 113.83°E

~1 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai

Distance to capital (Beijing)

1,923 km

1,194 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 Tantou

Shajing127,089 people · ~2 km away
Gongheyong204,881 people · ~4 km away
Humen191,891 people · ~18 km away
Bao'an4,476,554 people · ~23 km away
Dongguan9,644,871 people · ~31 km away
Shenzhen17,494,398 people · ~33 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Tantou?

Tantou has a population of 320,304 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #351 biggest city in China.

What region is Tantou in?

Tantou is located in Guangdong, China.

Is Tantou the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,923 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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