Xinyi Population 2026

Xinyi has a population of 98,259, making it the #678 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Guangdong. It is about 253× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

98,259

Rank in China

#678

Coordinates

22.37°N, 110.95°E

~89 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai

Distance to capital (Beijing)

2,016 km

1,252 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 Xinyi

Gaozhou292,164 people · ~51 km away
Nandu61,881 people · ~55 km away
Beiliu199,769 people · ~72 km away
Maoming1,307,802 people · ~79 km away
Yulin1,056,743 people · ~87 km away
Yangchun153,547 people · ~89 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Xinyi?

Xinyi has a population of 98,259 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #678 biggest city in China.

What region is Xinyi in?

Xinyi is located in Guangdong, China.

Is Xinyi the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 2,016 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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