Doilungdêqên Population 2026
Doilungdêqên has a population of 137,451, making it the #521 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Tibet. It is about 181× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
137,451
Rank in China
#521
Coordinates
29.66°N, 90.99°E
~3,664 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
2,573 km
1,598 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tibet
Cities near Doilungdêqên
- Chéngguān Qū478,275 people · ~5 km away
- Lhasa118,721 people · ~10 km away
- Lhünzhub50,596 people · ~37 km away
- Dêqên62,400 people · ~43 km away
- Maizhokunggar49,511 people · ~74 km away
- Lhoka353,700 people · ~88 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Doilungdêqên?
Doilungdêqên has a population of 137,451 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #521 biggest city in China.
What region is Doilungdêqên in?
Doilungdêqên is located in Tibet, China.
Is Doilungdêqên the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 2,573 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.