Changji Population 2026

Changji has a population of 198,776, making it the #432 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Xinjiang. It is about 125× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

198,776

Rank in China

#432

Coordinates

44.01°N, 87.30°E

~581 m elevation · Asia/Urumqi

Distance to capital (Beijing)

2,435 km

1,512 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 Changji

Wujiaqu154,400 people · ~24 km away
Ürümqi3,029,372 people · ~33 km away
Shihezi572,772 people · ~106 km away
Sandaohezi60,129 people · ~139 km away
Turpan273,385 people · ~192 km away
Xininglu69,361 people · ~195 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Changji?

Changji has a population of 198,776 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #432 biggest city in China.

What region is Changji in?

Changji is located in Xinjiang, China.

Is Changji the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 2,435 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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