Yuancheng District population
Yuancheng District is a county-level area in Guangdong Province, China. Resident population was 719,400 people in 2025, with a density of 1,971.0 people per km². Explore historical, census and economic data.
Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 2023 to 2025.
Historical indicators
Selected years from our annual dataset.
| Value | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resident population | 711,600 people | — | 719,400 people |
| Urbanization rate | 97.2% | — | 97.4% |
| Birth rate | — | 8.98 ‰ | — |
| Death rate | — | 4.16 ‰ | — |
| 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
- $4.6B2025
- GDP growth
- 3.9%
- Primary industry
- $52.9M
- Secondary industry
- $1.2B
- Tertiary industry
- $3.3B
- Urban disposable income
- $5,725
- Rural disposable income
- $4,670
Townships and subdistricts
Population of townships, towns and subdistricts from the latest census.
| Township / subdistrict | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dongpu (东埔街道) | 247,341 | 126,639 | 120,702 |
| Yuanxi (源西街道) | 172,687 | 88,416 | 84,271 |
| Puqian (埔前镇) | 99,514 | 50,951 | 48,563 |
| Chengdong (城东街道) | 49,724 | 25,459 | 24,265 |
| Yuannan (源南镇) | 45,243 | 23,164 | 22,079 |
| Shangcheng (上城街道) | 45,236 | 23,161 | 22,075 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Yuancheng District?
The resident population of Yuancheng District was 719,400 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 Yuancheng District?
The population density is 1,971.0 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 365 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
- ZijinCounty-level area
- LongchuanCounty-level area
- LianpingCounty-level area
- HepingCounty-level area
- DongyuanCounty-level area
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Data source: 2025年源城区国民经济和社会发展统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources