Longhu District population
Longhu District is a county-level area in Guangdong Province, China. Resident population was 650,421 people in 2023, with a density of 6,439.8 people per km². Explore historical, census and economic data.
Population structure · 2025
Latest-year age structure, births, deaths, city population and ethnic population.
Data basis / note：户籍
Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 1990 to 2025.
Historical indicators
Selected years from our annual dataset.
| Value | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident population | 632,300 people | 641,651 people | 645,964 people | 650,421 people | — | — |
| Urbanization rate | 84.1% | 84.1% | 84.3% | 84.4% | — | — |
| Birth rate | — | — | 8.49 ‰ | 8.45 ‰ | 10.42 ‰ | 8.89 ‰ |
| Death rate | — | — | 5.49 ‰ | 5.15 ‰ | 5.01 ‰ | 4.93 ‰ |
| 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
- $8.9B2025
- GDP growth
- 0.3%
- Primary industry
- $117.2M
- Secondary industry
- $1.9B
- Tertiary industry
- $7.0B
- Urban disposable income
- $7,276
- Rural disposable income
- $3,761
Townships and subdistricts
Population of townships, towns and subdistricts from the latest census.
| Township / subdistrict | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zhuchi (珠池街道) | 159,539 | 81,684 | 77,855 |
| Xinjin (新津街道) | 122,268 | 62,601 | 59,667 |
| Jinxia (金霞街道) | 62,211 | 31,852 | 30,359 |
| Longxiang (龙祥街道) | 56,424 | 28,889 | 27,535 |
| Waisha (外砂街道) | 55,086 | 28,204 | 26,882 |
| Outing (鸥汀街道) | 49,520 | 25,354 | 24,166 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Longhu District?
The resident population of Longhu District was 650,421 people in 2023. This figure refers to people living in the area for more than six months, unless the source states otherwise.
How densely populated is Longhu District?
The population density is 6,439.8 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 101 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
- JinpingCounty-level area
- HaojiangCounty-level area
- ChaoyangCounty-level area
- ChaonanCounty-level area
- ChenghaiCounty-level area
- NanaoCounty-level area
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Data source: 汕头统计年鉴2024+2023年统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources