Taishan Population 2026

Taishan has a population of 145,440, making it the #503 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Guangdong. It is about 171× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

145,440

Rank in China

#503

Coordinates

22.25°N, 112.78°E

~3 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai

Distance to capital (Beijing)

1,993 km

1,238 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 Taishan

Changsha688,242 people · ~17 km away
Jiangmen1,795,459 people · ~48 km away
Encheng110,921 people · ~49 km away
Shaping107,589 people · ~61 km away
Zhongshan3,841,873 people · ~69 km away
Tanzhou382,445 people · ~71 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Taishan?

Taishan has a population of 145,440 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #503 biggest city in China.

What region is Taishan in?

Taishan is located in Guangdong, China.

Is Taishan the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,993 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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