Botou Population 2026
Botou has a population of 63,045, making it the #1047 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Hebei. It is about 395× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
63,045
Rank in China
#1047
Coordinates
38.07°N, 116.57°E
~21 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
204 km
127 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Hebei
| City | Population | Rank in China |
|---|---|---|
| Shijiazhuang | 3,938,513 | #29 |
| Tangshan | 3,372,102 | #38 |
| Baoding | 2,739,887 | #49 |
| Handan | 1,358,318 | #121 |
| Sanhe | 965,075 | #183 |
| Langfang | 868,066 | #200 |
| Xingtai | 798,770 | #211 |
| Qinhuangdao | 759,718 | #219 |
Cities near Botou
FAQ
What is the population of Botou?
Botou has a population of 63,045 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1047 biggest city in China.
What region is Botou in?
Botou is located in Hebei, China.
Is Botou the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 204 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.