Shaodong City population
Shaodong City is a county-level area in Hunan Province, China. Resident population was 971,700 people in 2024, with a density of 546.5 people per km². Explore historical, census and economic data.
Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 2013 to 2024.
Historical indicators
Selected years from our annual dataset.
| Value | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident population | — | — | — | 1,002,100 people | 991,900 people | 971,700 people |
| Urbanization rate | — | — | — | 58.3% | 59.0% | 59.9% |
| 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
- $10.7B2025
- GDP growth
- -0.6%
- Primary industry
- $1.0B
- Secondary industry
- $3.6B
- Tertiary industry
- $6.1B
- Urban disposable income
- $6,975
- Rural disposable income
- $4,879
Townships and subdistricts
Population of townships, towns and subdistricts from the latest census.
| Township / subdistrict | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Songjiatang (宋家塘街道) | 150,457 | 77,034 | 73,423 |
| Dahetang (大禾塘街道) | 128,260 | 65,669 | 62,591 |
| Liangshitang (两市塘街道) | 77,521 | 39,691 | 37,830 |
| Lingguandian (灵官殿镇) | 57,804 | 29,596 | 28,208 |
| Heitianpu (黑田铺镇) | 57,587 | 29,485 | 28,102 |
| Niumasi (牛马司镇) | 50,754 | 25,986 | 24,768 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Shaodong City?
The resident population of Shaodong City was 971,700 people in 2024. This figure refers to people living in the area for more than six months, unless the source states otherwise.
How densely populated is Shaodong City?
The population density is 546.5 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 1,778 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
- ShuangqingCounty-level area
- DaxiangCounty-level area
- BeitaCounty-level area
- XinshaoCounty-level area
- ShaoyangCounty-level area
- LonghuiCounty-level area
- DongkouCounty-level area
- SuiningCounty-level area
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Data source: 湖南统计年鉴2025 · Methodology and sources: Data sources