Sandu Shui Autonomous County population
Sandu Shui Autonomous County is a county-level area in Guizhou Province, China. Resident population was 275,000 people in 2025, with a density of 115.4 people per km². Explore historical, census and economic data.
Population structure · 2025
Latest-year age structure, births, deaths, city population and ethnic population.
Ethnic population：37.3871
Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 2010 to 2025.
Historical indicators
Selected years from our annual dataset.
| Value | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident population | 276,600 people | 276,100 people | 276,100 people | 277,400 people | 278,500 people | 275,000 people |
| Urbanization rate | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Birth rate | — | — | — | 9.20 ‰ | 9.32 ‰ | — |
| Death rate | — | — | — | 4.40 ‰ | 4.05 ‰ | — |
| 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
- $1.6B2025
- GDP growth
- 5.3%
- Primary industry
- $394.9M
- Secondary industry
- $243.3M
- Tertiary industry
- $957.0M
- Urban disposable income
- $5,921
- Rural disposable income
- $2,482
Townships and subdistricts
Population of townships, towns and subdistricts from the latest census.
| Township / subdistrict | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zhonghe (中和镇) | 50,771 | 25,995 | 24,776 |
| Sanhe (三合街道) | 48,172 | 24,664 | 23,508 |
| Dahe (大河镇) | 36,743 | 18,812 | 17,931 |
| Zhoutan (周覃镇) | 36,504 | 18,690 | 17,814 |
| Fengyu (凤羽街道) | 28,637 | 14,662 | 13,975 |
| Doujiang (都江镇) | 27,821 | 14,244 | 13,577 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sandu Shui Autonomous County?
The resident population of Sandu Shui Autonomous County was 275,000 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 Sandu Shui Autonomous County?
The population density is 115.4 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 2,384 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: 三都水族自治县2025年国民经济和社会发展统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources