Shanwei Population 2026

Shanwei has a population of 491,766, making it the #293 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Guangdong. It is about 51× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

491,766

Rank in China

#293

Coordinates

22.78°N, 115.35°E

~9 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai

Distance to capital (Beijing)

1,907 km

1,184 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 Shanwei

Donghai264,709 people · ~35 km away
Jieshi137,444 people · ~50 km away
Pingshan113,631 people · ~69 km away
Jiazi130,298 people · ~75 km away
Hepo131,238 people · ~87 km away
Danshui126,701 people · ~90 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Shanwei?

Shanwei has a population of 491,766 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #293 biggest city in China.

What region is Shanwei in?

Shanwei is located in Guangdong, China.

Is Shanwei the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,907 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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