Cheng District population
Cheng District is a county-level area in Guangdong Province, China. Resident population was 405,800 people in 2025, with a density of 1,004.5 people per km². Explore historical, census and economic data.
Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 2022 to 2025.
Historical indicators
Selected years from our annual dataset.
| Value | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident population | 397,500 people | 399,000 people | 400,400 people | 405,800 people |
| Urbanization rate | 82.3% | 83.7% | 84.3% | 85.6% |
| Birth rate | — | — | — | — |
| Death rate | — | — | — | — |
| GDP | — | — | — | — |
Census data
Population, households, age structure and ethnic composition from modern censuses.
Ethnic composition
Population by ethnic group in the most recent census.
Economy and income
Gross domestic product, growth and household disposable income.
Economy and income
- GDP
- $5.1B2025
- GDP growth
- 5.2%
- Primary industry
- $555.8M
- Secondary industry
- $1.2B
- Tertiary industry
- $3.3B
- Urban disposable income
- $5,722
- Rural disposable income
- $3,762
Townships and subdistricts
Population of townships, towns and subdistricts from the latest census.
| Township / subdistrict | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zhongjiazhuang (钟家庄街道) | 133,191 | 68,194 | 64,997 |
| Xiangzhou (香洲街道) | 122,133 | 62,532 | 59,601 |
| Fengshan (凤山街道) | 109,438 | 56,032 | 53,406 |
| Beishidian (北石店镇) | 88,216 | 45,167 | 43,049 |
| Xijie (西街街道) | 74,585 | 38,188 | 36,397 |
| Kaifaqu (开发区街道) | 73,961 | 37,868 | 36,093 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cheng District?
The resident population of Cheng District was 405,800 people in 2025. This figure refers to people living in the area for more than six months, unless the source states otherwise.
How densely populated is Cheng District?
The population density is 1,004.5 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 404 km².
Where does this data come from?
Figures are compiled from national statistical yearbooks, census publications and official regional statistics. Each table displays its reference year. Read the data sources page for details.
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Data source: 2025年汕尾市城区国民经济和社会发展统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources