Rizhao Population 2026

Rizhao has a population of 661,943, making it the #241 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Shandong. It is about 38× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

661,943

Rank in China

#241

Coordinates

35.41°N, 119.53°E

~25 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai

Distance to capital (Beijing)

571 km

355 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Shandong

City	Population	Rank in China
Qingdao	7,172,451	#15
Jinan	4,335,989	#26
Zibo	3,129,228	#41
Linyi	2,743,843	#48
Yantai	2,227,733	#60
Weifang	2,044,028	#65
Tai’an	1,735,425	#84
Heze	1,346,717	#123

Cities near Rizhao

Nanhu61,034 people · ~19 km away
Taoluo61,852 people · ~21 km away
Sanzhuang52,214 people · ~34 km away
Zhu Cheng City1,000,000 people · ~66 km away
Zhucheng499,285 people · ~66 km away
Chengyang66,588 people · ~66 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Rizhao?

Rizhao has a population of 661,943 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #241 biggest city in China.

What region is Rizhao in?

Rizhao is located in Shandong, China.

Is Rizhao the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 571 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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