Hoxtolgay Population 2026

Hoxtolgay has a population of 22,000, making it the #1808 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Xinjiang. It is about 1131× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

BeijingHoxtolgay
Location of Hoxtolgay (capital Beijing shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
22,000
Rank in China
#1808
Coordinates
46.52°N, 86.00°E
~804 m elevation · Asia/Urumqi
Distance to capital (Beijing)
2,553 km
1,585 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Xinjiang

CityPopulationRank in China
Ürümqi3,029,372#44
Shihezi572,772#260
Korla549,324#267
Aqsu535,657#273
Kashgar506,640#287
Gujangbagh408,894#320
Huocheng360,000#334
Artux285,000#363

Cities near Hoxtolgay

  • Baijiantan93,697 people · ~113 km away
  • Karamay261,445 people · ~135 km away
  • Burqin20,205 people · ~147 km away
  • Beitun20,414 people · ~166 km away
  • Emin57,782 people · ~181 km away
  • Dure15,253 people · ~194 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Hoxtolgay?
Hoxtolgay has a population of 22,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1808 biggest city in China.
What region is Hoxtolgay in?
Hoxtolgay is located in Xinjiang, China.
Is Hoxtolgay the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 2,553 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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