Xucheng Population 2026

Xucheng has a population of 83,267, making it the #790 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Guangdong. It is about 299× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

83,267

Rank in China

#790

Coordinates

20.33°N, 110.17°E

~74 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai

Distance to capital (Beijing)

2,256 km

1,401 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 Xucheng

Haikou2,873,358 people · ~38 km away
Xiuying290,000 people · ~39 km away
Qiongshan87,657 people · ~41 km away
Lingao64,874 people · ~69 km away
Jinjiang68,720 people · ~69 km away
Zhanjiang1,400,709 people · ~103 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Xucheng?

Xucheng has a population of 83,267 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #790 biggest city in China.

What region is Xucheng in?

Xucheng is located in Guangdong, China.

Is Xucheng the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 2,256 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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