Chéngguān Qū Population 2026
Chéngguān Qū has a population of 478,275, making it the #296 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Tibet. It is about 52× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
478,275
Rank in China
#296
Coordinates
29.64°N, 91.04°E
~3,657 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
2,569 km
1,595 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tibet
Cities near Chéngguān Qū
- Doilungdêqên137,451 people · ~5 km away
- Lhasa118,721 people · ~6 km away
- Lhünzhub50,596 people · ~35 km away
- Dêqên62,400 people · ~48 km away
- Maizhokunggar49,511 people · ~70 km away
- Lhoka353,700 people · ~83 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Chéngguān Qū?
Chéngguān Qū has a population of 478,275 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #296 biggest city in China.
What region is Chéngguān Qū in?
Chéngguān Qū is located in Tibet, China.
Is Chéngguān Qū the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 2,569 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.