Zhaoqing Population 2026

Zhaoqing has a population of 1,553,109, making it the #97 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Guangdong. Roughly 0.1% of China's population lives here. It is about 16× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

1,553,109

Rank in China

#97

Coordinates

23.05°N, 112.46°E

~16 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai

Distance to capital (Beijing)

1,911 km

1,187 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 Zhaoqing

Lubu95,820 people · ~23 km away
Yunfu2,612,800 people · ~45 km away
Sanshui153,714 people · ~46 km away
Shaping107,589 people · ~60 km away
Shiwan82,031 people · ~63 km away
Foshan9,042,509 people · ~69 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Zhaoqing?

Zhaoqing has a population of 1,553,109 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #97 biggest city in China.

What region is Zhaoqing in?

Zhaoqing is located in Guangdong, China.

Is Zhaoqing the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,911 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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