Zhongshan Population 2026

Zhongshan has a population of 3,841,873, making it the #31 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Guangdong. Roughly 0.3% of China's population lives here. It is about 6.5× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

3,841,873

Rank in China

#31

Coordinates

22.52°N, 113.38°E

~9 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai

Distance to capital (Beijing)

1,954 km

1,213 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
Shantou	3,838,900	#33
Huizhou	2,900,113	#46
Yunfu	2,612,800	#53

Cities near Zhongshan

Nantou130,370 people · ~24 km away
Jiangmen1,795,459 people · ~31 km away
Tanzhou382,445 people · ~31 km away
Zhuhai2,207,090 people · ~34 km away
Daliang210,411 people · ~38 km away
Nossa Senhora de Fátima126,000 people · ~39 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Zhongshan?

Zhongshan has a population of 3,841,873 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #31 biggest city in China.

What region is Zhongshan in?

Zhongshan is located in Guangdong, China.

Is Zhongshan the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,954 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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