Zijin County population
Zijin County is a county-level area in Guangdong Province, China. Resident population was 547,700 people in 2023, with a density of 151.3 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 | 547,700 people | — | — |
| Urbanization rate | 39.5% | — | — |
| 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
- $2.4B2025
- GDP growth
- 4.6%
- Primary industry
- $639.2M
- Secondary industry
- $542.1M
- Tertiary industry
- $1.3B
- Urban disposable income
- $4,326
- Rural disposable income
- $3,511
Townships and subdistricts
Population of townships, towns and subdistricts from the latest census.
| Township / subdistrict | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zicheng (紫城镇) | 151,525 | 77,581 | 73,944 |
| Lantang (蓝塘镇) | 50,974 | 26,099 | 24,875 |
| Guzhu (古竹镇) | 42,944 | 21,987 | 20,957 |
| Longwo (龙窝镇) | 40,783 | 20,881 | 19,902 |
| Linjiang (临江镇) | 39,051 | 19,994 | 19,057 |
| Yirong (义容镇) | 33,867 | 17,340 | 16,527 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Zijin County?
The resident population of Zijin County was 547,700 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 Zijin County?
The population density is 151.3 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 3,621 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
- YuanchengCounty-level area
- LongchuanCounty-level area
- LianpingCounty-level area
- HepingCounty-level area
- DongyuanCounty-level area
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Data source: 河源市统计年鉴2024 · Methodology and sources: Data sources