Lingao Population 2026

Lingao has a population of 64,874, making it the #1025 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Hainan. It is about 383× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

64,874

Rank in China

#1025

Coordinates

19.91°N, 109.69°E

~33 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai

Distance to capital (Beijing)

2,314 km

1,437 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Hainan

City	Population	Rank in China
Haikou	2,873,358	#47
Sanya	1,031,396	#166
Wenchang	560,894	#261
Wanning	545,992	#268
Qionghai	528,238	#276
Basuo	444,458	#310
Xiuying	290,000	#361
Nada	256,652	#388

Cities near Lingao

Jinjiang68,720 people · ~39 km away
Nada256,652 people · ~45 km away
Xinzhou67,316 people · ~45 km away
Sandu76,757 people · ~51 km away
Dacheng84,620 people · ~54 km away
Xiuying290,000 people · ~64 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Lingao?

Lingao has a population of 64,874 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1025 biggest city in China.

What region is Lingao in?

Lingao is located in Hainan, China.

Is Lingao the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 2,314 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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