Hami Population 2026
Hami has a population of 246,373, making it the #394 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Xinjiang. It is about 101× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
246,373
Rank in China
#394
Coordinates
42.83°N, 93.51°E
~762 m elevation · Asia/Urumqi
Distance to capital (Beijing)
1,932 km
1,200 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Xinjiang
Cities near Hami
- Sandaoling Lutiankuang Wuqi Nongchang30,513 people · ~55 km away
- Dunhuang186,027 people · ~312 km away
- Turpan273,385 people · ~353 km away
- Yùmén15,612 people · ~408 km away
- Laojunmiao84,769 people · ~486 km away
- Ürümqi3,029,372 people · ~490 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Hami?
Hami has a population of 246,373 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #394 biggest city in China.
What region is Hami in?
Hami is located in Xinjiang, China.
Is Hami the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 1,932 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.