Dawukou Population 2026
Dawukou has a population of 131,880, making it the #537 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Ningxia. It is about 189× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
131,880
Rank in China
#537
Coordinates
39.04°N, 106.40°E
~1,119 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
863 km
536 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ningxia
| City | Population | Rank in China |
|---|---|---|
| Wuzhong | 7,202,654 | #14 |
| Yinchuan | 1,487,579 | #101 |
| Zhongwei | 1,174,600 | #147 |
| Shizuishan | 739,400 | #223 |
| Guyuan | 411,854 | #318 |
| Huinong | 136,570 | #526 |
| Xigang | 112,061 | #617 |
| Shitanjing | 78,765 | #836 |
Cities near Dawukou
- Shizuishan739,400 people · ~7 km away
- Shitanjing78,765 people · ~22 km away
- Huinong136,570 people · ~39 km away
- Xigang112,061 people · ~55 km away
- Wuda129,922 people · ~58 km away
- Yinchuan1,487,579 people · ~65 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Dawukou?
Dawukou has a population of 131,880 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #537 biggest city in China.
What region is Dawukou in?
Dawukou is located in Ningxia, China.
Is Dawukou the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 863 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.