Dandong Population 2026

Dandong has a population of 631,973, making it the #247 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Liaoning. It is about 39× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

631,973

Rank in China

#247

Coordinates

40.13°N, 124.39°E

~10 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai

Distance to capital (Beijing)

681 km

423 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Liaoning

City	Population	Rank in China
Shenyang	7,050,000	#16
Dalian	4,913,879	#21
Anshan	1,450,000	#109
Fushun	1,400,646	#118
Panjin	1,166,481	#148
Benxi	987,717	#180
Huludao	944,495	#187
Fuxin	689,050	#229

Cities near Dandong

Fengcheng120,514 people · ~45 km away
Kuandian70,867 people · ~74 km away
Xiuyan71,614 people · ~97 km away
Xiaoshi68,994 people · ~132 km away
Gongchangling70,761 people · ~136 km away
Benxi987,717 people · ~139 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Dandong?

Dandong has a population of 631,973 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #247 biggest city in China.

What region is Dandong in?

Dandong is located in Liaoning, China.

Is Dandong the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 681 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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