Burqin Population 2026

Burqin has a population of 20,205, making it the #1871 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Xinjiang. It is about 1231× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

BeijingBurqin
Location of Burqin (capital Beijing shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
20,205
Rank in China
#1871
Coordinates
47.70°N, 86.86°E
~471 m elevation · Asia/Urumqi
Distance to capital (Beijing)
2,505 km
1,556 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Xinjiang

CityPopulationRank in China
Ürümqi3,029,372#44
Shihezi572,772#260
Korla549,324#267
Aqsu535,657#273
Kashgar506,640#287
Gujangbagh408,894#320
Huocheng360,000#334
Artux285,000#363

Cities near Burqin

  • Beitun20,414 people · ~82 km away
  • Jinshanlu190,064 people · ~96 km away
  • Hoxtolgay22,000 people · ~147 km away
  • Dure15,253 people · ~183 km away
  • Fuyun19,772 people · ~215 km away
  • Baijiantan93,697 people · ~259 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Burqin?
Burqin has a population of 20,205 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1871 biggest city in China.
What region is Burqin in?
Burqin is located in Xinjiang, China.
Is Burqin the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 2,505 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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