Gaozhou Population 2026

Gaozhou has a population of 292,164, making it the #360 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Guangdong. It is about 85× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

292,164

Rank in China

#360

Coordinates

21.92°N, 110.86°E

~28 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai

Distance to capital (Beijing)

2,068 km

1,284 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 Gaozhou

Maoming1,307,802 people · ~29 km away
Huazhou91,701 people · ~43 km away
Xinyi98,259 people · ~51 km away
Lianjiang100,341 people · ~67 km away
Zhanjiang1,400,709 people · ~90 km away
Yashan56,629 people · ~99 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Gaozhou?

Gaozhou has a population of 292,164 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #360 biggest city in China.

What region is Gaozhou in?

Gaozhou is located in Guangdong, China.

Is Gaozhou the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 2,068 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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