Maoming Population 2026

Maoming has a population of 1,307,802, making it the #125 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Guangdong. Roughly 0.1% of China's population lives here. It is about 19× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

1,307,802

Rank in China

#125

Coordinates

21.67°N, 110.91°E

~31 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai

Distance to capital (Beijing)

2,094 km

1,300 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 Maoming

Gaozhou292,164 people · ~29 km away
Huazhou91,701 people · ~34 km away
Lianjiang100,341 people · ~65 km away
Zhanjiang1,400,709 people · ~73 km away
Xinyi98,259 people · ~79 km away
Yangchun153,547 people · ~106 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Maoming?

Maoming has a population of 1,307,802 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #125 biggest city in China.

What region is Maoming in?

Maoming is located in Guangdong, China.

Is Maoming the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 2,094 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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