Dêqên Population 2026
Dêqên has a population of 62,400, making it the #1058 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Tibet. It is about 399× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
62,400
Rank in China
#1058
Coordinates
29.96°N, 90.72°E
~3,974 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
2,576 km
1,600 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tibet
| City | Population | Rank in China |
|---|---|---|
| Chéngguān Qū | 478,275 | #296 |
| Lhoka | 353,700 | #335 |
| Nyingchi | 200,000 | #430 |
| Doilungdêqên | 137,451 | #521 |
| Lhasa | 118,721 | #585 |
| Qamdo | 86,280 | #769 |
| Rikaze | 80,000 | #826 |
| Lhünzhub | 50,596 | #1276 |
Cities near Dêqên
- Doilungdêqên137,451 people · ~43 km away
- Chéngguān Qū478,275 people · ~48 km away
- Lhasa118,721 people · ~51 km away
- Lhünzhub50,596 people · ~53 km away
- Maizhokunggar49,511 people · ~98 km away
- Lhoka353,700 people · ~129 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Dêqên?
Dêqên has a population of 62,400 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1058 biggest city in China.
What region is Dêqên in?
Dêqên is located in Tibet, China.
Is Dêqên the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 2,576 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.