Hengshui Population 2026
Hengshui has a population of 522,147, making it the #279 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Hebei. It is about 48× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
522,147
Rank in China
#279
Coordinates
37.74°N, 115.68°E
~22 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
249 km
155 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 Hengshui
FAQ
What is the population of Hengshui?
Hengshui has a population of 522,147 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #279 biggest city in China.
What region is Hengshui in?
Hengshui is located in Hebei, China.
Is Hengshui the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 249 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.