Zhanjiang Population 2026

Zhanjiang has a population of 1,400,709, making it the #117 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Guangdong. Roughly 0.1% of China's population lives here. It is about 18× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

1,400,709

Rank in China

#117

Coordinates

21.23°N, 110.39°E

~16 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai

Distance to capital (Beijing)

2,153 km

1,337 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 Zhanjiang

Lianjiang100,341 people · ~47 km away
Huazhou91,701 people · ~49 km away
Maoming1,307,802 people · ~73 km away
Gaozhou292,164 people · ~90 km away
Baisha89,759 people · ~91 km away
Xucheng83,267 people · ~103 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Zhanjiang?

Zhanjiang has a population of 1,400,709 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #117 biggest city in China.

What region is Zhanjiang in?

Zhanjiang is located in Guangdong, China.

Is Zhanjiang the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 2,153 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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