Heyuan Population 2026

Heyuan has a population of 463,907, making it the #303 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Guangdong. It is about 54× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

463,907

Rank in China

#303

Coordinates

23.73°N, 114.68°E

~31 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai

Distance to capital (Beijing)

1,806 km

1,122 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 Heyuan

Huizhou2,900,113 people · ~74 km away
Luoyang123,144 people · ~76 km away
Pingshan113,631 people · ~82 km away
Licheng172,775 people · ~100 km away
Anliu115,560 people · ~101 km away
Danshui126,701 people · ~106 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Heyuan?

Heyuan has a population of 463,907 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #303 biggest city in China.

What region is Heyuan in?

Heyuan is located in Guangdong, China.

Is Heyuan the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,806 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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