Guankou Population 2026
Guankou has a population of 1,380,000, making it the #120 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Hunan. Roughly 0.1% of China's population lives here. It is about 18× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,380,000
Rank in China
#120
Coordinates
28.16°N, 113.63°E
~79 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
1,331 km
827 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Hunan
Cities near Guankou
FAQ
What is the population of Guankou?
Guankou has a population of 1,380,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #120 biggest city in China.
What region is Guankou in?
Guankou is located in Hunan, China.
Is Guankou the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,331 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.