Shanhaiguan Population 2026
Shanhaiguan has a population of 140,000, making it the #514 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Hebei. It is about 178× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
140,000
Rank in China
#514
Coordinates
40.00°N, 119.75°E
~4 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
286 km
178 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Hebei
| City | Population | Rank in China |
|---|---|---|
| Shijiazhuang | 3,938,513 | #29 |
| Tangshan | 3,372,102 | #38 |
| Baoding | 2,739,887 | #49 |
| Handan | 1,358,318 | #121 |
| Sanhe | 965,075 | #183 |
| Langfang | 868,066 | #200 |
| Xingtai | 798,770 | #211 |
| Qinhuangdao | 759,718 | #219 |
Cities near Shanhaiguan
- Qinhuangdao759,718 people · ~16 km away
- Changli64,476 people · ~60 km away
- Xingcheng98,968 people · ~107 km away
- Tangjiazhuang79,489 people · ~115 km away
- Linxi100,316 people · ~116 km away
- Zhaogezhuang86,555 people · ~117 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Shanhaiguan?
Shanhaiguan has a population of 140,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #514 biggest city in China.
What region is Shanhaiguan in?
Shanhaiguan is located in Hebei, China.
Is Shanhaiguan the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 286 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.