Tanzhou Population 2026

Tanzhou has a population of 382,445, making it the #325 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Guangdong. It is about 65× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

BeijingTanzhou
Location of Tanzhou (capital Beijing shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
382,445
Rank in China
#325
Coordinates
22.26°N, 113.47°E
~2 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
1,982 km
1,231 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Guangdong

CityPopulationRank in China
Shenzhen17,494,398#3
Guangzhou16,096,724#4
Dongguan9,644,871#8
Foshan9,042,509#12
Bao'an4,476,554#24
Zhongshan3,841,873#31
Shantou3,838,900#33
Huizhou2,900,113#46

Cities near Tanzhou

FAQ

What is the population of Tanzhou?
Tanzhou has a population of 382,445 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #325 biggest city in China.
What region is Tanzhou in?
Tanzhou is located in Guangdong, China.
Is Tanzhou the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,982 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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