Shilong Population 2026

Shilong has a population of 109,733, making it the #625 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Guangdong. It is about 227× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

109,733

Rank in China

#625

Coordinates

23.11°N, 113.85°E

~14 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai

Distance to capital (Beijing)

1,883 km

1,169 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 Shilong

Shijie246,960 people · ~6 km away
Dongguan9,644,871 people · ~15 km away
Licheng172,775 people · ~20 km away
Humen191,891 people · ~37 km away
Gongheyong204,881 people · ~40 km away
Tantou320,304 people · ~40 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Shilong?

Shilong has a population of 109,733 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #625 biggest city in China.

What region is Shilong in?

Shilong is located in Guangdong, China.

Is Shilong the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,883 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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