Dunhuang Population 2026
Dunhuang has a population of 186,027, making it the #456 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Gansu. It is about 134× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
186,027
Rank in China
#456
Coordinates
40.17°N, 94.68°E
~1,131 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
1,844 km
1,145 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Gansu
Cities near Dunhuang
- Yùmén15,612 people · ~201 km away
- Laojunmiao84,769 people · ~262 km away
- Jiayuguan231,853 people · ~309 km away
- Hami246,373 people · ~312 km away
- Jiuquan428,346 people · ~330 km away
- Sandaoling Lutiankuang Wuqi Nongchang30,513 people · ~350 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Dunhuang?
Dunhuang has a population of 186,027 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #456 biggest city in China.
What region is Dunhuang in?
Dunhuang is located in Gansu, China.
Is Dunhuang the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,844 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.