Meizhou Population 2026

Meizhou has a population of 992,351, making it the #177 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Guangdong. Roughly 0.1% of China's population lives here. It is about 25× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

992,351

Rank in China

#177

Coordinates

24.29°N, 116.12°E

~84 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai

Distance to capital (Beijing)

1,737 km

1,079 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 Meizhou

Xingning274,499 people · ~43 km away
Hedong101,825 people · ~53 km away
Shuizhai140,493 people · ~54 km away
Anliu115,560 people · ~79 km away
Jieyang1,899,394 people · ~87 km away
Chaozhou1,750,945 people · ~87 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Meizhou?

Meizhou has a population of 992,351 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #177 biggest city in China.

What region is Meizhou in?

Meizhou is located in Guangdong, China.

Is Meizhou the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,737 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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