Shaowu Population 2026

Shaowu has a population of 112,585, making it the #613 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Fujian. It is about 221× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

112,585

Rank in China

#613

Coordinates

27.34°N, 117.48°E

~196 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai

Distance to capital (Beijing)

1,401 km

870 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Fujian

City	Population	Rank in China
Xiamen	4,617,251	#23
Fuzhou	3,740,000	#34
Putian	1,539,389	#100
Quanzhou	1,469,157	#104
Jinjiang	1,416,151	#114
Longyan	1,025,087	#168
Sanming	602,166	#254
Zhangzhou	589,831	#259

Cities near Shaowu

Wuyishan137,133 people · ~71 km away
Jianchang109,108 people · ~87 km away
Jian’ou59,187 people · ~89 km away
Qincheng99,987 people · ~95 km away
Nanping467,875 people · ~103 km away
Huayuan73,732 people · ~109 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Shaowu?

Shaowu has a population of 112,585 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #613 biggest city in China.

What region is Shaowu in?

Shaowu is located in Fujian, China.

Is Shaowu the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,401 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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