Aqsu Population 2026

Aqsu has a population of 535,657, making it the #273 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Xinjiang. It is about 46× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

Location of Aqsu (capital Beijing shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

535,657

Rank in China

#273

Coordinates

41.18°N, 80.28°E

~1,119 m elevation · Asia/Urumqi

Distance to capital (Beijing)

3,033 km

1,883 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Xinjiang

City	Population	Rank in China
Ürümqi	3,029,372	#44
Shihezi	572,772	#260
Korla	549,324	#267
Kashgar	506,640	#287
Gujangbagh	408,894	#320
Huocheng	360,000	#334
Artux	285,000	#363
Xinyuan	282,718	#365

Cities near Aqsu

Wensu83,110 people · ~11 km away
Ālā'ĕr126,259 people · ~109 km away
Tumxuk135,727 people · ~179 km away
Xincheng102,752 people · ~229 km away
Ghulja269,158 people · ~315 km away
Yuqunweng46,759 people · ~319 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Aqsu?

Aqsu has a population of 535,657 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #273 biggest city in China.

What region is Aqsu in?

Aqsu is located in Xinjiang, China.

Is Aqsu the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 3,033 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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