Dure Population 2026

Dure has a population of 15,253, making it the #2087 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Xinjiang. It is about 1631× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

Location of Dure (capital Beijing shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

15,253

Rank in China

#2087

Coordinates

46.51°N, 88.53°E

~664 m elevation · Asia/Urumqi

Distance to capital (Beijing)

2,360 km

1,466 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Xinjiang

City	Population	Rank in China
Ürümqi	3,029,372	#44
Shihezi	572,772	#260
Korla	549,324	#267
Aqsu	535,657	#273
Kashgar	506,640	#287
Gujangbagh	408,894	#320
Huocheng	360,000	#334
Artux	285,000	#363

Cities near Dure

Fuyun19,772 people · ~92 km away
Beitun20,414 people · ~108 km away
Jinshanlu190,064 people · ~152 km away
Burqin20,205 people · ~183 km away
Hoxtolgay22,000 people · ~194 km away
Wujiaqu154,400 people · ~273 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Dure?

Dure has a population of 15,253 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2087 biggest city in China.

What region is Dure in?

Dure is located in Xinjiang, China.

Is Dure the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 2,360 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.

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