Donghai Population 2026

Donghai has a population of 264,709, making it the #379 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Guangdong. It is about 94× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

264,709

Rank in China

#379

Coordinates

22.95°N, 115.64°E

~14 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai

Distance to capital (Beijing)

1,887 km

1,172 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 Donghai

Jieshi137,444 people · ~25 km away
Shanwei491,766 people · ~35 km away
Jiazi130,298 people · ~45 km away
Hepo131,238 people · ~57 km away
Huicheng125,919 people · ~67 km away
Puning874,954 people · ~67 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Donghai?

Donghai has a population of 264,709 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #379 biggest city in China.

What region is Donghai in?

Donghai is located in Guangdong, China.

Is Donghai the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,887 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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