Puning Population 2026

Puning has a population of 874,954, making it the #198 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Guangdong. Roughly 0.1% of China's population lives here. It is about 28× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

874,954

Rank in China

#198

Coordinates

23.31°N, 116.17°E

~12 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai

Distance to capital (Beijing)

1,846 km

1,146 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 Puning

Jieyang1,899,394 people · ~33 km away
Huicheng125,919 people · ~33 km away
Hepo131,238 people · ~37 km away
Jiazi130,298 people · ~49 km away
Shantou3,838,900 people · ~52 km away
Anbu162,964 people · ~54 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Puning?

Puning has a population of 874,954 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #198 biggest city in China.

What region is Puning in?

Puning is located in Guangdong, China.

Is Puning the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,846 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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