Lecheng Population 2026

Lecheng has a population of 124,268, making it the #567 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Guangdong. It is about 200× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

124,268

Rank in China

#567

Coordinates

25.13°N, 113.35°E

~109 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai

Distance to capital (Beijing)

1,668 km

1,036 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 Lecheng

Shaoguan1,028,460 people · ~43 km away
Maba113,609 people · ~55 km away
Shixing72,996 people · ~75 km away
Chenzhou822,534 people · ~81 km away
Xiongzhou79,050 people · ~96 km away
Lianzhou92,827 people · ~106 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Lecheng?

Lecheng has a population of 124,268 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #567 biggest city in China.

What region is Lecheng in?

Lecheng is located in Guangdong, China.

Is Lecheng the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,668 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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