Sandu Population 2026

Sandu has a population of 76,757, making it the #857 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Hainan. It is about 324× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

76,757

Rank in China

#857

Coordinates

19.79°N, 109.22°E

~28 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai

Distance to capital (Beijing)

2,340 km

1,453 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 Sandu

Xinzhou67,316 people · ~13 km away
Dacheng84,620 people · ~36 km away
Yaxing76,427 people · ~38 km away
Nada256,652 people · ~48 km away
Lingao64,874 people · ~51 km away
Jinjiang68,720 people · ~83 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Sandu?

Sandu has a population of 76,757 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #857 biggest city in China.

What region is Sandu in?

Sandu is located in Hainan, China.

Is Sandu the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 2,340 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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