Hezhang County population
Hezhang County is a county-level area in Guizhou Province, China. Resident population was 587,800 people in 2025, with a density of 181.1 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 | 640,600 people | 614,600 people | 591,900 people | 587,800 people |
| Urbanization rate | — | — | 24.1% | — |
| Birth rate | — | 12.31 ‰ | — | — |
| 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
- $2.7B2025
- GDP growth
- 6.2%
- Primary industry
- $819.6M
- Secondary industry
- $474.8M
- Tertiary industry
- $1.4B
- Urban disposable income
- $5,824
- Rural disposable income
- $2,134
Townships and subdistricts
Population of townships, towns and subdistricts from the latest census.
| Township / subdistrict | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shuanghe (双河街道) | 48,075 | 24,614 | 23,461 |
| Hanyang (汉阳街道) | 40,194 | 20,579 | 19,615 |
| Yemachuan (野马川镇) | 37,198 | 19,045 | 18,153 |
| Shuangpingyimiao (双坪彝族苗族乡) | 29,577 | 15,143 | 14,434 |
| Magu (妈姑镇) | 28,937 | 14,816 | 14,121 |
| Keleyimiao (可乐彝族苗族乡) | 28,432 | 14,557 | 13,875 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hezhang County?
The resident population of Hezhang County was 587,800 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 Hezhang County?
The population density is 181.1 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 3,245 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.
Nearby areas
- QixingguanCounty-level area
- DafangCounty-level area
- JinshaCounty-level area
- ZhijinCounty-level area
- NayongCounty-level area
- Weining Yi Hui Miao Autonomous CountyCounty-level area
- QianxiCounty-level area
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Data source: 赫章县2025年国民经济和社会发展统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources