Hohhot Population 2026
Hohhot has a population of 2,350,000, making it the #56 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Inner Mongolia. Roughly 0.2% of China's population lives here. It is about 11× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
2,350,000
Rank in China
#56
Coordinates
40.81°N, 111.65°E
~1,051 m elevation · Asia/Shanghai
Distance to capital (Beijing)
414 km
257 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Inner Mongolia
Cities near Hohhot
- Salaqi104,090 people · ~101 km away
- Shiguai70,357 people · ~116 km away
- Jining258,757 people · ~124 km away
- Ulanqab550,231 people · ~126 km away
- Beichengqu72,444 people · ~133 km away
- Yangjiaying17,624 people · ~148 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Hohhot?
Hohhot has a population of 2,350,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #56 biggest city in China.
What region is Hohhot in?
Hohhot is located in Inner Mongolia, China.
Is Hohhot the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 414 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.