Baotou Population 2026
Baotou has a population of 2,150,000, making it the #62 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Inner Mongolia. Roughly 0.2% of China's population lives here. It is about 12× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
2,150,000
Rank in China
#62
Coordinates
40.65°N, 109.84°E
~1,064 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
562 km
349 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Inner Mongolia
Cities near Baotou
FAQ
What is the population of Baotou?
Baotou has a population of 2,150,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #62 biggest city in China.
What region is Baotou in?
Baotou is located in Inner Mongolia, China.
Is Baotou the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 562 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.