Beitun Population 2026

Beitun has a population of 20,414, making it the #1865 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Xinjiang. It is about 1219× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

20,414

Rank in China

#1865

Coordinates

47.35°N, 87.82°E

~507 m elevation · Asia/Urumqi

Distance to capital (Beijing)

2,428 km

1,508 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
Aqsu	535,657	#273
Kashgar	506,640	#287
Gujangbagh	408,894	#320
Huocheng	360,000	#334
Artux	285,000	#363

Cities near Beitun

Jinshanlu190,064 people · ~60 km away
Burqin20,205 people · ~82 km away
Dure15,253 people · ~108 km away
Fuyun19,772 people · ~135 km away
Hoxtolgay22,000 people · ~166 km away
Baijiantan93,697 people · ~276 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Beitun?

Beitun has a population of 20,414 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1865 biggest city in China.

What region is Beitun in?

Beitun is located in Xinjiang, China.

Is Beitun the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 2,428 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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