Emin Population 2026

Emin has a population of 57,782, making it the #1160 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Xinjiang. It is about 430× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

57,782

Rank in China

#1160

Coordinates

46.53°N, 83.63°E

~522 m elevation · Asia/Urumqi

Distance to capital (Beijing)

2,733 km

1,697 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 Emin

Tacheng161,037 people · ~57 km away
Karamay261,445 people · ~142 km away
Baijiantan93,697 people · ~148 km away
Hoxtolgay22,000 people · ~181 km away
Bole235,585 people · ~218 km away
Huyanghe29,891 people · ~224 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Emin?

Emin has a population of 57,782 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1160 biggest city in China.

What region is Emin in?

Emin is located in Xinjiang, China.

Is Emin the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 2,733 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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