Rongcheng District population
Rongcheng District is a county-level area in Guangdong Province, China. Resident population was 941,800 people in 2022, with a density of 2,794.7 people per km². Explore historical, census and economic data.
Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 1990 to 2023.
Historical indicators
Selected years from our annual dataset.
| Value | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident population | 540,500 people | 540,700 people | 537,600 people | 541,400 people | 941,800 people | — |
| Urbanization rate | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 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
- $7.9B2025
- GDP growth
- 3.5%
- Primary industry
- $187.2M
- Secondary industry
- $2.4B
- Tertiary industry
- $5.4B
- Urban disposable income
- —
- Rural disposable income
- —
Townships and subdistricts
Population of townships, towns and subdistricts from the latest census.
| Township / subdistrict | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xianqiao (仙桥街道) | 132,768 | 67,977 | 64,791 |
| Yuhu (渔湖镇) | 117,658 | 60,241 | 57,417 |
| Paotai (炮台镇) | 116,070 | 59,428 | 56,642 |
| Didou (地都镇) | 97,349 | 49,843 | 47,506 |
| Meiyun (梅云街道) | 72,234 | 36,984 | 35,250 |
| Denggang (登岗镇) | 63,579 | 32,552 | 31,027 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rongcheng District?
The resident population of Rongcheng District was 941,800 people in 2022. This figure refers to people living in the area for more than six months, unless the source states otherwise.
How densely populated is Rongcheng District?
The population density is 2,794.7 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 337 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: 揭阳统计年鉴2023 · Methodology and sources: Data sources