Jelilyüzi Population 2026

Jelilyüzi has a population of 37,238, making it the #1462 biggest city in 🇨🇳 China, located in Xinjiang. It is about 668× smaller than Shanghai, the country's biggest city.

BeijingJelilyüzi
Location of Jelilyüzi (capital Beijing shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
37,238
Rank in China
#1462
Coordinates
43.97°N, 81.54°E
~783 m elevation · Asia/Urumqi
Distance to capital (Beijing)
2,897 km
1,799 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 Jelilyüzi

  • Yuqunweng46,759 people · ~13 km away
  • Ghulja269,158 people · ~18 km away
  • Huocheng360,000 people · ~54 km away
  • Bole235,585 people · ~111 km away
  • Xinyuan282,718 people · ~151 km away
  • Wusu72,587 people · ~255 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Jelilyüzi?
Jelilyüzi has a population of 37,238 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1462 biggest city in China.
What region is Jelilyüzi in?
Jelilyüzi is located in Xinjiang, China.
Is Jelilyüzi the capital of China?
No, the capital of China is Beijing, about 2,897 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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